The Union Preserved” Abraham Lincoln & Cabinet CDV

Description

The Union Preserved”

Abraham Lincoln & Cabinet CDV

 

Carte de visite featuring President Abraham Lincoln at center, surrounded by oval portraits of his Cabinet members. The arrangement presents Lincoln prominently in the middle, with eight cabinet officers encircling him in a formal oval design — a classic wartime political keepsake.

 

These composite political CDVs were popular during the war years as patriotic mementos, celebrating the leadership guiding the Union through its greatest trial.

 

The mount retains its original double-rule border with light, even toning consistent with age. Reverse shows faint period pencil inscription.

 

Political composite CDVs featuring Lincoln and his Cabinet remain highly collectible, particularly examples with strong image clarity and intact mounts. A handsome Civil War political image — ideal for display in a Lincoln or wartime leadership collection.

 

Comes housed in 6 x 8 riker display case with black velvet and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: POL 420