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Title: Need Help: Robert E Lee CDV 1860's?
Post by: 2x4misc on November 12, 2012, 09:55:58 PM

Hey all -

Back again with two CDVs.  They both are photographs on cardboard. The first card, that I believe is Robert E Lee, has Brady's National Portrait Gallery printed on the backside - I assume that is Matthew Brady but looking for someone to confirm my thoughts.

The other one - I have no idea.  It is cool that it is threaded to a cardboard frame. But, is anyone familiar with Civil War figures?

Any input is greatly appreciated.

- Ray

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Title: Re: Need Help: Robert E Lee CDV 1860's?
Post by: greenacres on November 12, 2012, 10:37:50 PM

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/robert-e-lee-photo-copy-or-not-goes-for-23000/2011/09/16/gIQAhZdUdK_story.html

There are a lot of photos of Robert E. Lee. Most don't seem that valuable. I think elite photos might be military photos during the civil war or as above the daguerreotype. If you read the article this photo is under scrutiny.

Title: Re: Need Help: Robert E Lee CDV 1860's?
Post by: 2x4misc on November 13, 2012, 09:12:06 AM

Am pretty sure there is not too much value. Just trying to get confirmation the it is Lee - and see if anyone recognizes who the other person is.

Thanks!