This CDV image was taken by photographer Frank Gutekunst of Colonel Joshua Howell.  A stylized studio back mark reads “F. GUTEKUNST. / 704 & 706 Arch St. / PHILADELPHIA”.  Veteran students of the Battle of Gettysburg may know Frank Gutekunst as one of the earliest photographers of the aftermath and battlefield. A used 2-cent stamp remains attached to the reverse. Condition is good – edges and corners are sharp and both the card and image are free of major wear or damage.

Joshua Howell began the Civil War as a Brigadier General of Pennsylvania Militia before leading the regiment (as Colonel) through extensive combat in Virginia and the Carolinas. He was tragically mortally injured by a fall from his horse during the Petersburg Campaign in September, 1864. Joshua was promoted to Brigadier General of Volunteers posthumously and a fort built by the USCT on Hilton Head Island was named Fort Howell in his honor (the well-preserved post remains on the National Register of Historic Places).

A rare and important image for the collector.  [cm] [ph:L]

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