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**Item:** Antique 190th-Century Presidential Photographic Portrait**Format:** Carte de Visite (CDV) Albumen Print on Ornate Cardstock Mount
**Subject:**Features a classic bust portrait of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States and Union Civil War General. The lower margin features a period-accurate, printed facsimile signature reading "J. A. Garfield".
**Studio Backmark Information:**The reverse side is adorned with an incredibly sharp, gold-gilt typography mark reading:"From the Photographic Art Gallery of John Robertson, Plattville, Wis. Negatives retained for future orders at reduced prices."John Robertson built his permanent studio at 60 E. Main Street in Platteville in 1874, dating this card precisely to his historic peak operating period (ca. 1874–1881).
**Condition Notes:**Authentic antique condition with beautiful historical character. The card displays moderate age-related foxing (spotting) primarily near the top right background area and edges. The central photographic portrait of Garfield remains crisp, with sharp facial details and great sepia contrast. Card corners show typical light rounding from Victorian-era album storage. Unclipped, unedited, and structurally stable. Please inspect the high-resolution images provided for absolute clarity on condition.
