In this famous standing view, Blackmar rests his hand on the immortal chair, 12 years before he donated it to the Smithsonian Institute.  The image is mounted to a gray card and was produced by Partridge of Boston, according to an embossed logo at low left.  A typed commercial note is fixed to the reverse, quoting the affidavit offered on behalf of Blackmar by a commanding officer attesting to the pieces’ authenticity. Condition is virtually perfect, with a slight vertical warp and very minor discoloration along the reverse, left edge. Dimensions are 5.9” x 8”.

Blackmar is deserving of his own biographical sketch: after having served in the 15th PA Cavalry, he climbed the ranks to the point of being discharged to accept a First Lieutenant’s commission in Company H of the 1st West Virginia Cavalry.  Already known for his bravery by 1865, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bold and aggressive actions at Five Forks.  After the war, he became the Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, a graduate of Harvard Law School, and a celebrity veteran advocate.

A fascinating relic of one of the country’s most important relics.  [cm][ph:L]

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