Original circa 1870 carte de visite albumen photograph of Victorian Poet & Journalist WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT by famous New York celebrity photographer Napoleon Sarony. The photo bears the the marking of Sarony's studio at 680 Broadway in New York City. Sarony was at this location from 1868 to 1877. The photo is printed on front "W.C. BRYANT".

William Cullen Bryant (November 3, 1794 – June 12, 1878) was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Born in Massachusetts, he started his career as a lawyer but showed an interest in poetry early in his life. He soon relocated to New York and took up work as an editor at various newspapers. He became one of the most significant poets in early literary America and has been grouped among the fireside poets for his accessible, popular poetry.

NOTE: The "Kansas City Junk" watermark does not appear on the actual item, it is to prevent copying of image.

This original cdv photo is in excellent condition and will be safely packed in a box for delivery. A great addition to any collection of early photography and American politics! Please view my other listings for more original Sarony cdv's of this period. Thanks for looking!