Matthew Brady Collection

Daniel Webster, 1800
3507814 Daniel Webster, 1800; (add.info.: Daniel Webster, 1782-1852; Federalist Congressman from New Hampshire, 1813-1817; Whig Congressman from Massachusetts)

General George Armstrong Custer, 1860 / 76. Creators: Bradys National Photographic
General George Armstrong Custer, 1860/76. [Portrait of George Armstrong Custer, US Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars]

A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite)
985677 A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); 9.4x6.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Armory Square Hospital, Washington, 1863-65 (albumen silver print from glass negative)
3493153 Armory Square Hospital, Washington, 1863-65 (albumen silver print from glass negative) by American Photographer, (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865 (albumen silver print from glass
3493131 Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative) by Russell, Andrew Joseph (1830-1902); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bridge on Orange and Alexandria Rail Road, as Repaired by Army Engineers under Colonel
3493152 Bridge on Orange and Alexandria Rail Road, as Repaired by Army Engineers under Colonel Herman Haupt, 1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative) by Russell

Building Quarters at Fort Brady, c. 1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative)
3493130 Building Quarters at Fort Brady, c.1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative) by American Photographer, (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Page 53 from Harpers Weekly with an article about John W. Menard, January 23, 1869
Page 53 from the January 23, 1869 edition of Harpers Weekly. The page contains 1/4 page illustration of the honorable John W. Menard in the upper let corner

Philip Henry Sheridan, American soldier, c1860s. Artist: Matthew Brady
Philip Henry Sheridan, American soldier, c1860s. In the American Civil War Sheridan (1831-1888) rose to the rank of Major-general in the Union (northern) army

William Tecumseh Sherman, American soldier, 1869. Artist: Matthew Brady
William Tecumseh Sherman, American soldier, 1869. One of the foremost Union generals of the American Civil War, Sherman (1820-1891)

William Tecumseh Sherman, American soldier, 1864. Artist: Matthew Brady
William Tecumseh Sherman, American soldier, 1864. One of the foremost Union generals of the American Civil War, Sherman (1820-1891)

Andrew Carnegie (1835-1918), Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, 1870s. Artist: Matthew Brady
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1918), Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist

na
Samuel Hamilton Walker, 1817 - 1847. American army officer and Texas Ranger captain. He was the co-inventor, with Samuel Colt, of the Walker Colt revolver. After a Daguerreotype by Matthew Brady

Samuel Houston Sam Houston Texas Politician Soldier
Samuel "Sam" Houston, 1793 - 1863. American politician and soldier, first and third president of the Republic of Texas and seventh Governor of Texas

PPRE2A-00149
President Abraham Lincoln. Printed halftone reproduction of a photograph by Matthew Brady

PPRE2A-00263
General Grant at his headquarters after the Battle of Cold Harbor, 1864. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph by Matthew Brady

Suffragist Susan B. Anthony

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Matthew Brady, the renowned American photographer, captured history through his lens. In 1861, he immortalized Abraham Lincoln in a full-length portrait, seated and solemnly contemplating the weight of his presidency. The black and white photo showcased Lincoln's wisdom and determination during a pivotal time in American history. Brady's talent extended beyond presidents; he also photographed General George Armstrong Custer in 1860/76. Through his lens, Brady captured Custer's fierce gaze and military regalia, showcasing the bravery that would later define him on the battlefield. In another iconic image from 1861, Brady signed a carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln. This intimate portrait revealed the president's humanity as he stared directly into the camera with an expression both resolute and compassionate. During the Civil War years of 1863-65, Brady documented Armory Square Hospital in Washington. His albumen silver print from glass negative depicted rows of wounded soldiers receiving care—a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. Butlers Lookout Tower opposite Dutch Gap was another subject that caught Brady's eye in 1865. Through an albumen silver print from glass negative, he captured this towering structure against a backdrop of nature—an emblematic representation of human ingenuity amidst adversity. The Orange and Alexandria Rail Road bridge repaired by Army Engineers under Colonel was yet another testament to Brady's ability to capture significant moments throughout history. His photograph showcased their meticulous workmanship while highlighting their contribution to infrastructure development during wartime. Fort Brady became another focal point for Matthew Brady as he documented its construction quarters circa 1865. With an albumen silver print from glass negative, he preserved this momentous occasion when soldiers built their temporary homes—symbolizing resilience amidst chaos. Brady even ventured into journalism by contributing to Harpers Weekly with an article about John W. Menard on January 23rd, 1869 (Page 53).