Photographer, born in Paisley, Scotland. Technical innovator and skilled manager of Mathew Brady’s Washington studio (1856–63), he left to take documentary photographs and run his own studio (1863–82) when Brady refused to give photo credits to his war photographers. Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the District of Columbia check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gardner as secretary, “Alex Gardner,” payable to Thomas Dowling for $40.00, October 28, 1880. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold through a single letter of signature, and two cancellation cuts, neither touching Gardner’s crisp signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
