Description: Forgotten men of history, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Die Proof Portrait on india. Measures overall 3" x 3.5". Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father's business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry, effectively transforming the geography of the United States. As one of the richest Americans in history and wealthiest figures overall, Vanderbilt was the patriarch of the wealthy and influential Vanderbilt family. He provided the initial gift to found Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. According to historian H. Roger Grant: "Contemporaries, too, often hated or feared Vanderbilt or at least considered him an unmannered brute. While Vanderbilt could be a rascal, combative and cunning, he was much more a builder than a wrecker [...] being honorable, shrewd, and hard-working." Please note! There are many contemporary "proofs" of portraits and engravings being passed off as antique on eBay. All of mine, unless noted in the title, are over a century old. Many came from the American Bank Note co. archive sales. Don't be fooled! Please check my other auctions, as I combine shipping. Thanks for looking!
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Zirconia, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-09-21T22:05:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-99
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
