James A. Garfield family stereograph, 1873
A scarce image of Garfield and extended family at his father-in-law's house. Photograph mounted to card with green coating, approx. 4 x 7 inches. Very Good with light bumping and small abrasion to rear. Labeled in manuscript on verso: "Garfield Group at home of Zeb. Rudolph. Hiram, O - 1873. Left to R -- Eliza Ballou Garfield = mother of President; James A. [Garfield]; Mrs. [James A. Garfield]=on upper step. Mrs. Joseph Rudolph & Irvin Garfield on step... (indicates Mr. Zeb. Rudolph (Father-in-Law); Mrs. Kerabella [Rudolph]; Mary McGrath (nurse) holding Abram Garfield, Carry Will = (neighbor, stands in doorway); Harry A - James R - Mary Garfield below. Verso stamped "Printed from copy negative" with lower line "photographer unknown" cutoff, likely printed ca. 1881.