Union soldier (1829–1881) who led the 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers and was wounded at Gettysburg; also known for designing and publishing The Baxter Panoramic Business Directory, which consisted of architectural panoramas of Philadelphia’s business districts. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Baxter in uniform, by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Yours truly, D. W. C. Baxter, Col. 72 Penna. Vols.” In very good condition, with light toning and soiling, scattered surface marks and impressions, and slight irregular adhesion to the signature, which is fairly light, but legible. RRAuction COA.
