Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution

First President of the United States

1862 Civil War dated card

(1732-99) "The Father of Our Country." George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and served as the first president of the United States. The phrase, First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen, was coined in honor of the love and great respect his country had for him.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 1/4 card. Bust view portrait. Backmark: Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by David Nichols, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court, of the District of Massachusetts. Printed legend on the reverse: "G. Washington. This was done in New York 1790 and is acknowledged by all to be a very strong likeness. B. Goodhue." Some light surface scratching to the front of the card none of which touch the subject. Light age toning and wear. No doubt some proud American, North or South, displayed this image of George Washington, "The Father of our Country," in a parlor album or possibly on a mantle in plain view to show their patriotism! Nice card to have with the 1862 back mark.