Charles Magnus Collector Trading Card – General Gideon J. Pillow (ca. 1860s)
Own a rare piece of Civil War history with this striking Charles Magnus Collector Trading Card featuring General Gideon J. Pillow 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 Pillow is encased in an ornate red frame, with his name elegantly displayed in a cartouche at the bottom.
About General Gideon J. Pillow:
Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806–1878) was a Confederate general whose military and political career spanned decades, marked by ambition and controversy. A Tennessee native and prominent lawyer, Pillow first gained national attention during the Mexican-American War, where he served as a major general and earned both praise and criticism for his battlefield performance. With the outbreak of the Civil War, he joined the Confederate Army and was appointed brigadier general. Pillow is perhaps best known for his role in the 1862 Battle of Fort Donelson, where his indecisive leadership contributed to the Confederate surrender—though he famously fled the fort before the capitulation. Despite this setback, he continued to serve in lesser roles throughout the war. Pillow’s career remains a fascinating study in Civil War leadership, marked by boldness, political connections, and enduring controversy.
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Own a rare piece of Civil War history with this striking Charles Magnus Collector Trading Card featuring General Gideon J. Pillow 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 Pillow is encased in an ornate red frame, with his name elegantly displayed in a cartouche at the bottom.
About General Gideon J. Pillow:
Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806–1878) was a Confederate general whose military and political career spanned decades, marked by ambition and controversy. A Tennessee native and prominent lawyer, Pillow first gained national attention during the Mexican-American War, where he served as a major general and earned both praise and criticism for his battlefield performance. With the outbreak of the Civil War, he joined the Confederate Army and was appointed brigadier general. Pillow is perhaps best known for his role in the 1862 Battle of Fort Donelson, where his indecisive leadership contributed to the Confederate surrender—though he famously fled the fort before the capitulation. Despite this setback, he continued to serve in lesser roles throughout the war. Pillow’s career remains a fascinating study in Civil War leadership, marked by boldness, political connections, and enduring controversy.
Shipping will be added upon purchase/email