Original Photograph Of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer.

J. A.--PHOTOGRAPHER SCHOLTEN

Publication: J A Scholten, 1872, St Louis

Original Albumen Portrait Photograph. Photograph: 4.125" x 5.625". On original printed Studio Mount with tissue guard, 5.875" x 9.625". Taken circa January 24,1872. This iconic image of Custer depicts him in buckskins, with hunting rifle and wearing his trademark red kerchief. At the time, Russia's Grand Duke Alexis was visiting the United States for a "western adventure" and had specifically requested Custer for a buffalo hunt guided by William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody with the expedition being led by General William Tecumseh Sherman. This original version of Scholten's photograph was distributed in very limited numbers as a tipped-in addition to the Philadelphia Photographer, a small publication distributed to professional photographers. A Rare Original Image, widely copied and issued in cabinet format after the Battle of the Little Big Horn. In very clear, clean, Fine condition. Protected in a custom folding-case portfolio.

Inventory Number: 53016