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SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & SON

SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & SON

Image shows a waist-up view of a young man and his mother. He is wearing a dark colored frock coat and vest with white shirt and cravat. She is wearing a dark colored dress with a white collar and… (998-388). Learn More »

$35.00
Originally $50.00
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WONDERFULLY CLEAR RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG SOUTHERN RECRUIT

WONDERFULLY CLEAR RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG SOUTHERN RECRUIT

This ninth-plate ruby ambrotype shows a young man in civilian clothes seated at a table commemorating his new role as soldier by wearing a very southern militia style kepi with band of gold braid… (2025-232). Learn More »

1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

This is a nice image of a seated Confederate soldier in uniform. This is a 1/9-plate tintype with mat, glass, and wrapped frame; all in a hard gutta percha case. Soldier wears a buttoned up jacket and… (2025-231). Learn More »

CDV OF PRIVATE GEORGE FRISBIE – 16th CONNECTICUT, POW AND DEFENDER OF PLYMOUTH, NC

CDV OF PRIVATE GEORGE FRISBIE – 16th CONNECTICUT, POW AND DEFENDER OF PLYMOUTH, NC

George Frisbie enlisted in the 16th Connecticut Infantry on July 11th, 1862.  He served with distinction through many great battles of the Army of the Potomac until the regiment was transferred to… (2025-23). Learn More »

CDV OF FLAVEL SHELDON, WIA AT FALL OF PETERSBURG

CDV OF FLAVEL SHELDON, WIA AT FALL OF PETERSBURG

Flavel Sheldon was a 30 year old farmer when he enlisted as a Sergeant in August of 1862 and mustered into Company D of the 37th Massachusetts Infantry on September 2nd.  By June of ’64, he was… (2024-282). Learn More »

CDV OF BARNABAS PALMER, 9th KANSAS CAVALRY, AMPUTEE

CDV OF BARNABAS PALMER, 9th KANSAS CAVALRY, AMPUTEE

Barnabas enlisted in Lawrence, Kansas as a 1st Sergeant in Company C of the 9th Kansas Cavalry.  According to records, he was severely wounded in the right arm on the second day of the battle of… (2024-281). Learn More »

CDV OF LIEUTENANT THOMAS ARCHER

CDV OF LIEUTENANT THOMAS ARCHER

At 27 years old, Thomas enlisted on 8/9/1862 at New York City, NY as a Private.  On that same day, he mustered into "A" Company of the New York 1st Engineers.  He was promoted four times during the… (2024-278). Learn More »

CDV OF COLONEL CHARLES WHITTIER, 20th MASSACHUSETTS AND SEDGEWICK’S ADJUTANT GENERAL

CDV OF COLONEL CHARLES WHITTIER, 20th MASSACHUSETTS AND SEDGEWICK’S ADJUTANT GENERAL

Like many of the famed 20th Massachusetts’ officers, Charles Whittier was an alumnus of Harvard. Whittier first served as a Second Lieutenant in the 20th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, and he was… (2024-277). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL “UNCLE JOHN” SEDGEWICK

CDV OF GENERAL “UNCLE JOHN” SEDGEWICK

General Sedgewick was the commander of the 6th Corps who was famously killed in action at the battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 9, 1864. Shown here in a bust portrait view, he wears his… (2024-276). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

This grouping came from the Healy family of Vermont and relates to John Haley, Jr., (1843-1901,) who enlisted at Mt. Holly, VT, on August 7, 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 4th Vermont Infantry as a… (915-22). Learn More »

HEAD VIEW CDV OF 2/LT. EDWARD C. COOPER, 9TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, KILLED IN ACTION AT ANTIETAM

HEAD VIEW CDV OF 2/LT. EDWARD C. COOPER, 9TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, KILLED IN ACTION AT ANTIETAM

Image is a bust view of Lieutenant Edward C. Cooper of the 9th New York Infantry aka “Hawkins Zouaves.” The image is a bust view of Cooper looking directly into the camera. He is shown wearing a… (457-32). Learn More »

$425.00
Originally $600.00

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH BENJAMIN PALMER,  CSA

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH BENJAMIN PALMER, CSA

On white card, 4.25” x 6.375.” Sharp image bust image of the Tennessee soldier, his Brigadier general wreath collar insignia dating it to period following his promotion, November 15, 1864. Image… (1189-107). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT RANSOM JR., CSA

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT RANSOM JR., CSA

Image of prominent North Carolina soldier matted with white card w/dark olive trim, 6” x 8. Bust portrait image, lightly specked, w/thin white line running diagonally from top, under his chin from… (1189-106). Learn More »

CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE MID TO LATE 1850s FIREMAN

CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE MID TO LATE 1850s FIREMAN

Firefighting in a 19th century urban environment required a special kind of courage, what with haphazard if any building codes, limited protective gear, and primitive equipment. It’s no wonder that… (1052-1146). Learn More »

CDV OF ONE OF THE FEW AND THE PROUD - 19TH CENTURY STYLE

CDV OF ONE OF THE FEW AND THE PROUD - 19TH CENTURY STYLE

Three-quarter view of a US Marine seated in an ornate high-backed chair with one arm resting on a cloth covered table. Next to his arm is his kepi with an infantry hunting horn on the front with the… (344-2392). Learn More »

$225.00
Originally $300.00
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CABINET CARD PHOTO OF WM. POTTER, 9TH PA CAVALRY

CABINET CARD PHOTO OF WM. POTTER, 9TH PA CAVALRY

Offered here is a photograph of Civil War veteran William M. Potter in civilian clothes. This is a trimmed cabinet card measuring approximately 4.25” x 8”. Image is full standing view of Potter,… (2023-1174). Learn More »

CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

This CDV features a three-quarter length standing view of General Meade holding his cap in front of him beneath crossed arms. He wears his major general’s uniform – a double-breasted frock coat… (2024-1742). Learn More »

RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF JOHN PELHAM – “THE GALLANT PELHAM” - IN HIS WEST POINT UNIFORM; CHIEF OF JEB STUART’S ARTILLERY; MORTALLY WOUNDED AT KELLY’S FORD

RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF JOHN PELHAM – “THE GALLANT PELHAM” - IN HIS WEST POINT UNIFORM; CHIEF OF JEB STUART’S ARTILLERY; MORTALLY WOUNDED AT KELLY’S FORD

A rare image copied from the original ambrotype taken by Mathew Brady in 1858. Somewhat light in contrast, with scattered light soiling. No photographer’s marks.  In period ink on the reverse is,… (846-587). Learn More »

$4,950.00
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CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

Here we have a three-quarter seated view of a grizzly looking Major General Meade. He wears his double-breasted frock coat with dark trim. His eyeglasses hang from his unclasped buttons. The reverse… (2024-1741). Learn More »

$250.00
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CDV OF LT. COMMANDER EDMUND O. MATHEWS WITH NAVAL ACADEMY B/M

CDV OF LT. COMMANDER EDMUND O. MATHEWS WITH NAVAL ACADEMY B/M

This is a carte de visite is a waist-up view of Mathews in uniform. Image is clear with Mathews wearing a rather plain single-breasted frock with insignia on collar. Typical ruled mount is untrimmed.… (431-58). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S JACKET OF CAPT. HENRY DAVENPORT, 2ND VIRGINIA, STONEWALL BRIGADE; LIKELY WORN TO HANG JOHN BROWN AND FAMOUS CHARGE AT 1ST MANASSAS

This historic Virginia officer’s frock coat, trousers and cap belonged to Lt. Henry Bedinger Davenport of Charlestown, Virginia (1831-1901,) follows the state’s 1858 regulations, and has a tight provenance, having been sold out of the family by a… (846-548). Learn More »

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