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Roscoe Conkling, of New York, was among the country’s most powerful politicians after the Civil War. He was a Congressman from 1859-1863 and again from 1865—1867. He was also a U.S. Senator from 1867—81.

This cabinet photo was given out as a promotional tool, ostensibly for the Baking Powder Company. It is also likely that, because Conkling controlled the Republican political machine in New York, it was patronage to Conkling.

Front reads: Roscoe Conkling.
Chapman, Smith & Co, Chicago. (in pencil say "Senator")

Back reads: "Presented to Every Purchaser of Chapman, Smith & Co’s Western (The Superb) Baking Powder."


Size: 4 1/4" x 6 1/2"

Condition: Excellent. Minimal wear. Looks like it spent its life protected in an album.