Career army officer (1818-1885) famous for his defeat during the First Battle of Bull Run. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of McDowell in uniform, by Charles D. Fredricks & Co. of New York, signed along the bottom in black ink, “Irwin McDowell, Maj. Genl.” Scattered light soiling to image and bottom border, a bit heavier to reverse, and some light silvering to darker areas of image, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
