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Historical Artifacts: Cartes-de-visite

Cartes-de-visite—pocket-sized, card-mounted photographs—were widely collected and shared in the mid-1800s. Members of Congress took advantage of this affordable trend, using the little cards for campaigning, and creating a personal connection with constituents.

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Albert S. Pillsbury and Elizabeth Wimble Smith Pillsbury Carte-de-visite

Albert S. Pillsbury and Elizabeth Wimble Smith Pillsbury Carte-de-visite

Charles Thompson Carte-de-visite

Charles Thompson Carte-de-visite

Clement Vallandigham Carte-de-visite

Clement Vallandigham Carte-de-visite

David Seymour Carte-de-visite

David Seymour Carte-de-visite

George Loring Carte-de-visite

George Loring Carte-de-visite

Horace Clark Carte-de-visite

Horace Clark Carte-de-visite

John Butler Carte-de-visite

John Butler Carte-de-visite

John Carlisle Carte-de-visite

John Carlisle Carte-de-visite

John Fellows Carte-de-visite

John Fellows Carte-de-visite

John Winthrop Chanler Carte-de-Visite

John Winthrop Chanler Carte-de-Visite

Jonas Emrie Carte-de-visite

Jonas Emrie Carte-de-visite

Levi Parsons Morton Carte-de-Visite

Levi Parsons Morton Carte-de-Visite

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