Item No. 4300825

Pictured in this CDV view is John C. Fremont, famous explorer, general, and politician. In this view by E. Anthony of New York, with credit to Mathew Brady’s negative, Fremont wears a double-breasted frock with major general’s shoulder straps. In his hands he holds the pommel of an elaborate presentation sword. His cap rests on the pillar behind and to the right of the general. At the base of the mount it reads, “MAJ. GENL. FREMONT.” Anthony’s imprint is on the reverse, along with a modern pencil note. Measures about 2 1/2” x 4”.