Inscription from Benjamin Cardozo to Leopold B. Pollak framed with Portrait Photograph

framed. near fine. Framed portrait photograph of Benjamin Cardozo with clipped inscription in the matting to attorney Leopold B. Pollak which reads "Faithfully yours, Benjamin N. Cardozo - Leopold B. Pollak , Esq." Portrait taken by Ian Pirie MacDonald (1867 - 1942) famed American portrait photographer, New York City civic leader, and peace advocate. He photographed over 70,000 men in the span of his career, including international heads of state, religious leaders, and artists.

Benjamin Nathan Cardozo was an American lawyer and jurist who served on the New York Court of Appeals from 1914 to 1932 and as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (truncated) of the United States from 1932 until his death in 1938. Cardozo is remembered for his significant influence on the development of American common law in the 20th century, as well as for his philosophy and vivid prose style. (Inventory #: 328469)