Post Civil War
President Ulysses S. Grant and Family Cabinet Size Photo Taken Just One Month Prior to His Death on July 23, 1885
June 19, 1885-Dated, Cabinet Card Photograph of President Grant and Family, by Barrett, taken just prior to Grant's death, Framed, Very Fine.
Original Cabinet Card Photograph of President Ulysses S. Grant and his Family, measuring 6.5" x 4.25" (by sight), period framed to 7" x 4.75", image taken just prior to his death on July 23, 1885. This Photograph text states it was, "Taken June 19th, 1885 at Mt. McGregor." Photographer ID of Barrett of N.Y. under the image at right. Here in retirement, President Grant sits at the center of his family in a chair upon their front porch, wearing his fancy suit and large top hat. A crease in the card stock at upper right caused a light break in the image itself. Rarer in this size and format.