A very unusual object!
This carte visite with Alexander Gardner's imprint was used to mount a real seaweed. Not a photograph or nature print!
Alexander Gardener is best known for his work during the American Civil War. He created some of the most iconic images of the conflict. After his collaboration with Mathew Brady, he successfully went his own way.

👉 This CDV is part of the Bazar Nadar "History Class Collection".
Based on these unique images, we will tell you about the origins of the medium during workshops.