Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Philip Phillips (December 17, 1807 - January 14, 1884), an American lawyer and politician. The photograph is attributed to E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. and was likely taken in New York, New York, sometime around 1860. Phillips served as a U.S. Representative from Alabama and was a prominent lawyer in Washington, D.C., significantly involved in political events surrounding the American Civil War. He was also the secretary of the Reformed Society of Israelites.
Subject: Politicians
This trade card belonged to Oscar S. Straus. It is a calling card with his name printed on the front. On the back of the card is a handwritten note. The note mentions his brother, Nathan, and refers to a grand jury and persecution. The card includes an address, 42 Warren Street.