Politician (1821–1899) who represented Pennsylvania in Congress and was an influential early advocate of proportional representation. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Buckalew, by Brady of Washington, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “C. R. Buckalew.” Light toning to borders, mild silvering to dark areas of the image, and significant mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
