Magnus, Charles, Printer (works attributed to)--Cities--Washington, D.C.

: Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No. 1.; Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. Horses pulling a cart with a cannon on it over the bridge, while soldiers with bayonets look on or rest against the side. Cream envelope with copper ink. Image on entire front of envelope. Printed below image: 'Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No 1.' Printed at bottom right: 'Chas. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St. N. Y.', About the Creator: Born Julian Carl Magnus in Eberfeld, Germany, Charles Magnus (March 16, 1826-May 3, 1900) was a printing entrepreneur from approximately 1850 to 1899. For a significant portion of his career, his work was based at 12 Frankfort Street in New York City. His business flourished, producing hundreds of varieties of prints, song sheets, maps, and envelopes. Many of his most well known envelopes and prints were printed during the American Civil War.

: Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No. 2.; Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. Horses pulling a cart with a cannon on it over the bridge, while soldiers with bayonets look on or huddle against the side. A small building is visible. Cream envelope with copper ink. Image on entire front of envelope. Printed below image: 'Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No 2 Chas. Magnus. 12 Frankfort St., N.Y.', About the Creator: Born Julian Carl Magnus in Eberfeld, Germany, Charles Magnus (March 16, 1826-May 3, 1900) was a printing entrepreneur from approximately 1850 to 1899. For a significant portion of his career, his work was based at 12 Frankfort Street in New York City. His business flourished, producing hundreds of varieties of prints, song sheets, maps, and envelopes. Many of his most well known envelopes and prints were printed during the American Civil War.

: Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No. 3.; Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. A view of Long Bridge, with guard houses and a few soldiers present. It is otherwise deserted. Cream envelope with copper ink. Image on entire front of envelope. Printed below image: 'Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No 3.' Printed at lower-right corner of envelope: 'Chas Magnus, 12 Frankfort St. N. Y.', About the Creator: Born Julian Carl Magnus in Eberfeld, Germany, Charles Magnus (March 16, 1826-May 3, 1900) was a printing entrepreneur from approximately 1850 to 1899. For a significant portion of his career, his work was based at 12 Frankfort Street in New York City. His business flourished, producing hundreds of varieties of prints, song sheets, maps, and envelopes. Many of his most well known envelopes and prints were printed during the American Civil War.

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