4 x 5 5/8 in. cabinet photograph on cardstock mount (toning, soiling, some wear to edges of print; mount with toning, soiling, and surface wear throughout). Verso with ink inscription reading, "From Elizabeth B. Custer to her friend Mr. Anthony." Uncredited, though though taken by New York photographer William R. Howell in April, 1876. This was Custer's last photographic sitting.

After the military disaster at the Little Bighorn in June of 1876, Custer's wife Libby spent much of the rest of her life trying to redeem his reputation though writings and presentations. This photograph may have been given to either Edward or H.T. Anthony, major publishers and photographic suppliers of New York.