Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Uncommon 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite portrait of Garibaldi posing with his hands clasped over a cane handle, signed and inscribed below the image in black ink, “Alla Sig. Bevington, Giuseppe Garibaldi.” Presented in a period wooden frame carved with elaborate ornamental leaves to an overall size of 6 x 7.5. Also includes a green baize felt pillbox hat believed to be Garibaldi’s, decorated in oak leaves of silver thread and with a “T. G.” monogram to the crown. Hat’s lining is indistinctly stamped with the maker’s mark of Theodor Klein, Heidelberg. An unsigned cabinet photo of Mrs. Henry Portsmouth Bevington, recipient of the signed photo and hat, is also present. Signed photo in fine condition, with some chipping to frame; hat in very good condition, with interior lining dry and brittle, and other small holes and soiling. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Bevington’s great grandson, affirming the chain of ownership. Bevington aided Garibaldi’s League of Democracy in 1879, which advocated universal suffrage, abolition of ecclesiastical property, emancipation of women, and maintenance of a standing army; her family also believes that she was one of his mistresses. A one-of-a-kind grouping with excellent provenance. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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