George Emrick Harris - Mississippi Congressman - Mathew Brady Imperial CDV Photo

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Your Passion Is Our Promise... Authentic Autographs, Fine Art & Antiquities George Emrick Harris (by Mathew Brady) Vintage CDV Photograph(JG Autographs watermark does not appear on the actual item, only our online scan)About this Item:George Emrick Harris (January 6, 1827 - March 19, 1911), 19th century United States Congressman from Mississippi, original 1800s Imperial Carte-de-visite photograph, produced by Mathew Brady's Galleries of New York City and Washington, D.C.Born in Orange County, North Carolina, Harris moved to Tennessee and thence to Mississippi. He attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1854 and practiced. He entered the Confederate States Army and served as lieutenant colonel until the close of the Civil War. Harris was elected district attorney in 1865 and reelected in 1866. Upon the readmission of the State of Mississippi to representation he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses and served from February 23, 1870 to March 3, 1873. He was Attorney General of the State of Mississippi 1873-1877. Harris was Lieutenant Governor 1877-1879. He engaged as an author of books on legal subjects.In the mid 1860s Mathew Brady began manufacturing his "Imperial Carte-de-Visite" photographs, or "Cabinet cards" as they would later be named in England. Cabinet card photography did not find widespread popularity in the United States until the early 1870s.Approximately 4.25 x 6.5 inches in size. Fine condition.More About Us And Our Committment To You:JG Autographs, Inc. has been a leader in the autograph field since the mid 1990s. From the beginning, the idea was simple: sell top-quality, 100% authentic autographs and fine collectibles.Today, nearly twenty years after the founding of JG Autographs, we continue our commitment to provide you with the finest authentic Autographs, Art & Antiquities. JG Autographs, Inc. is a leader in providing authentic autographed items and memorabilia to private collectors, dealers and galleries all over the world. Our impeccable reputation stands behind our products and company.Our GuaranteeAt JG Autographs, Inc. every autograph comes with our lifetime Letter of Authenticity (LOA / COA) stating our guarantee that, for the lifetime of the item, we stand behind the authenticity of the item. Our Letter of Authenticity takes that guarantee one step further by containing an image(s) of the exact item which the letter is accompanies. Each LOA is hand signed by our President. Collectively, these measures prevent the misuse of our LOAs and protect the integrity of our authentic autographs we sell. Autographs purchased from JG Autographs, Inc. accompanied by our LOA will maintain the respect they deserve in regard to any and all future concerns on authenticity.The Uniqueness of Our ProductsJG Autographs, Inc. prides itself on selling 100% authentic autographs and memorabilia. We carry a broad range of products in hundreds of varying categories of collecting. Our category diversity includes film and television, military, models, music, notables, politics, science, space and aviation, sports and the arts. Whether you are a history buff, fan of modern film, television, art or music or enjoy collecting material from your favorite home town team or sports legends, we carry it all. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client.Supplies Useful Information All autographs sold are hand signed. We do not sell reproductions of autographs. All autographed items, as well as our fine vintage collectibles, come with a Full Letter of Authenticity All prices are firm. We do not discount prices on a per request, per customer basis. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Any item can be returned for any reason within 14 days of receipt. We are registered dealer #1... read more

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