{"product_id":"president-grover-cleveland-signed-dated-cabinet-card-psa-auto-gorgeous","title":"President Grover Cleveland Signed \u0026 Dated Cabinet Card PSA Auto - Gorgeous!","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e1887 Grover Cleveland Signed Cabinet Card Photograph – PSA Certified Authentic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eElegant nineteenth-century cabinet card photograph signed and dated “Grover Cleveland 1887” by President Grover Cleveland during his first presidential administration. The sepia-toned portrait depicts Cleveland in formal attire, posed in profile with his distinctive mustache and dignified presidential bearing, captured by noted Washington, D.C. photographer Geo. Prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eThe bold ink signature appears prominently along the lower mount beneath the portrait image, accompanied by the handwritten date “1887.” Cleveland’s autograph remains highly attractive, dark, and well-defined, providing excellent contrast against the light mount background. The photographer’s imprint, “Geo. Prince, Pennsylvania Ave., Wash., D.C.,” is prominently displayed beneath the signature area, further anchoring the piece within the political and photographic culture of late nineteenth-century Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eThe reverse of the cabinet card retains the ornate studio advertising design for Geo. Prince, featuring decorative typography and period studio branding typical of high-quality Victorian photographic presentation pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eCondition is very good overall for a cabinet card of this era, exhibiting mild corner wear, scattered age toning, light surface handling, and minor edge wear consistent with careful long-term preservation. The portrait image remains crisp and visually appealing, while the autograph retains exceptional clarity and display quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eGrover Cleveland served as both the twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States and remains the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms. By 1887, the year this cabinet card was signed, Cleveland was midway through his first administration and had established a national reputation for political independence, fiscal conservatism, and opposition to political corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eCleveland’s presidency came during the height of the Gilded Age, a period marked by rapid industrial expansion, political patronage battles, tariff debates, and growing economic inequality. Known for his personal honesty and direct governing style, Cleveland stood apart from many contemporaries and became widely respected for his vetoes against wasteful government spending and political favoritism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eSigned cabinet card photographs from Cleveland’s first presidential term are especially desirable because they reflect the growing popularity of photographic portraiture during the Victorian era, when cabinet cards became treasured keepsakes exchanged among political admirers, dignitaries, and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eThis example also carries added historical charm through its 1887 inscription date, placing it squarely within Cleveland’s White House years and the same period in which his young wife, First Lady Frances Cleveland, became one of the most celebrated public figures in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eAuthenticated by PSA Authentication Services with accompanying PSA Letter of Authenticity, Certification No. AS04393. PSA has examined the signature and concluded that the autograph is authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oqo8gg\" data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003eThis beautifully signed Grover Cleveland cabinet card photograph represents an exceptional piece of presidential history from the Gilded Age. Combining a strong and elegant autograph, a distinguished photographic portrait, and direct association with Cleveland’s first presidential term, the piece possesses outstanding visual and historical appeal. Authentic signed photographs of Cleveland from his White House years remain highly collectible, particularly attractive dated examples such as this that embody the refinement and political culture of late nineteenth-century America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4555\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4146\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4555\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648034357411,"sku":"EB-168366922723","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_a131a423-532f-4017-8749-d77b0f8c7e0e.jpg?v=1778545441","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/president-grover-cleveland-signed-dated-cabinet-card-psa-auto-gorgeous","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}