US lawyer and brevet general during the Civil War (1831–1912) who served as secretary of the interior under Benjamin Harrison. Two items: one original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed at the bottom in black ink, “John W. Noble, Secretary of the Interior, Decr 3/90”; and a personal calling card bearing his title, “Secretary of the Interior,” signed on the reverse in black ink, “John W. Noble, July 1/89.” In fine condition, with some irregular adhesion to the portion of the signature on the image. RR Auction COA.
