CDV Photograph Major General PH Sheridan Civil War & Indian War

  
The product is a vintage CDV photograph featuring Major General Philip Sheridan from the Civil War and Indian War periods. This portrait captures the military leader in his uniform, embodying the historical significance of the time. The photograph is a unique piece of history, showcasing the working life, fashion, and portrait of a prominent figure in American military history, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of civil war memorabilia and historical photography. Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a prominent Union General during the American Civil War. He is well known for his driving military leadership in the final year of the Civil War.

In 1864, he led the Union victory in the Shenandoah Valley. By 1865, his cavalry pursued General Robert E. Lee and contributed to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Following the war, Sheridan served as military commander of Louisiana and Texas (1867) and conducted Indian campaigns (1868-69).

He was promoted to lieutenant general and eventually became the General-in-Chief of the U. The original portrait used for many of these CDVs was taken in Matthew Brady's studio. These were produced primarily in the 1860s and 1870s.