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Charles Guiteau Carte de Visite

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 100.00 USD
Charles Guiteau Carte de Visite
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[GARFIELD, James] GUITEAU, Charles. (1841-1882) American preacher, writer and lawyer who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, shot President Garfield on July 2, 1881, as Garfield arrived at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, planning to join his wife for a vacation at the Jersey shore. Garfield lingered until September 19 before succumbing to death. Guiteau enjoyed the publicity he received and had this photo made to fulfill requests from the public. He was tried and convicted, then hanged on June 30, 1882. Photographic print on carte de visite mount, 2.5 in. x 4 in. Mounting remnants on the verso. In good condition.