Charles Magnus Collector Trading Card – General Benjamin Huger (ca. 1860s)
Own a rare piece of Civil War history with this striking Charles Magnus Collector Trading Card featuring General Benjamin Huger of the Confederate Army. Produced by the celebrated New York lithographer Charles Magnus (1826–1900), each undated card—circa 1860s—measures approximately 2.5" x 3.75". The bust-length, black-and-white portrait of General Huger is encased in an ornate red frame, with his name elegantly displayed in a cartouche at the bottom.
About General Benjamin Huger:
Benjamin Huger (1805–1877) was a Confederate general who played a significant role in the American Civil War, primarily in the Eastern Theater. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Huger served as an officer in the U.S. Army before joining the Confederate Army in 1861. He commanded troops at several important battles, including the Battle of Malvern Hill during the Peninsula Campaign, where he was criticized for his performance. Despite this, Huger continued to serve the Confederacy in various capacities throughout the war. Known for his methodical approach and dedication, General Huger remains an important yet often overlooked figure in Confederate military history.
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Own a rare piece of Civil War history with this striking Charles Magnus Collector Trading Card featuring General Benjamin Huger of the Confederate Army. Produced by the celebrated New York lithographer Charles Magnus (1826–1900), each undated card—circa 1860s—measures approximately 2.5" x 3.75". The bust-length, black-and-white portrait of General Huger is encased in an ornate red frame, with his name elegantly displayed in a cartouche at the bottom.
About General Benjamin Huger:
Benjamin Huger (1805–1877) was a Confederate general who played a significant role in the American Civil War, primarily in the Eastern Theater. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Huger served as an officer in the U.S. Army before joining the Confederate Army in 1861. He commanded troops at several important battles, including the Battle of Malvern Hill during the Peninsula Campaign, where he was criticized for his performance. Despite this, Huger continued to serve the Confederacy in various capacities throughout the war. Known for his methodical approach and dedication, General Huger remains an important yet often overlooked figure in Confederate military history.
shipping will be added upon purchase/email