Unidentified CDVs

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FULL STANDING VIEW OF A UNION SAILOR WITH CARPENTER’S MATE INSIGNIA

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A UNION SAILOR WITH CARPENTER’S MATE INSIGNIA

CDV is of a bearded sailor posed with one hand in his pocket and the other leaning on a writing table. The subject wears a dark double-breasted short jacket with a bibbed collar, light trousers and… (160-563). Learn More »

NICE CLEAR THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF A SAD LOOKING UNION SOLDIER

NICE CLEAR THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF A SAD LOOKING UNION SOLDIER

CDV is of a young Union soldier posed seated with his hands in his lap. He displays a rather sad look on his face and almost seems to be pouting. He wears a forage cap with an oil cloth rain cover,… (160-544). Learn More »

$145.00
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CDV OF THE “LAZIEST MECHANIC IN PHILADELPHIA”

CDV OF THE “LAZIEST MECHANIC IN PHILADELPHIA”

This oversized CDV is of a young man wearing a white jacket and trousers over a dark vest or coat with a white shirt and dark bowtie. He wears a straw hat and holds a pipe wrench by his side. Bottom… (160-357). Learn More »

CDV OF 1863 TRAIN WRECK

CDV OF 1863 TRAIN WRECK

Image shows a collapsed wooden bridge over a mill dam with a locomotive half in the water while the box car behind it leans off the bridge abutment and is partially submerged. The view is looking up… (160-354). Learn More »

VIEW OF THORBURN’S HOUSE AT SUDLEY CHURCH – IMAGE #317 OF “BRADY’S ALBUM GALLERY”

VIEW OF THORBURN’S HOUSE AT SUDLEY CHURCH – IMAGE #317 OF “BRADY’S ALBUM GALLERY”

Image shows a small two-story house with a yard surrounded by a white picket fence. The house has a chimney at rear with a summer kitchen off to the side. There are also several small out… (160-321). Learn More »

CDV OF US NAVAL OFFICER FROM THE USS MOHICAN TAKEN IN PANAMA IN 1867

CDV OF US NAVAL OFFICER FROM THE USS MOHICAN TAKEN IN PANAMA IN 1867

Image is a chest up view of a young unidentified commander or lieutenant-commander of supply. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with the appropriate shoulder straps and a matching vest with… (160-482). Learn More »

LITHOGRAPHED CDV OF THE USS OTSEGO

LITHOGRAPHED CDV OF THE USS OTSEGO

Image is a Civil War period CDV of the USS OTSEGO looking at her port side. Contrast and clarity are good. Mount has period ink inscriptions at both ends. One reads “US GUNBOAT OTSEGO” while the… (160-370). Learn More »

OUTDOOR VIEW OF CIVIL WAR RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL BUILDING

OUTDOOR VIEW OF CIVIL WAR RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL BUILDING

Image is an outdoor view of a large wooden building with several soldiers posed by the front door. The building is well ventilated with a large open door, windows on either side and above the door.… (160-364). Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION CAVALRY OFFICER

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION CAVALRY OFFICER

CDV is of an officer posed with a high-grade cavalry saber displayed in front of him. A close look at the saber shows a guard decorated with a spread-winged eagle while the metal scabbard has ornate… (160-411). Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION HOSPITAL STEWARD

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION HOSPITAL STEWARD

Unidentified subject is posed leaning cross-legged against a marble top decorative podium. The subject wears a dark frock coat with Hospital Steward chevrons on his sleeves. The coat is buttoned only… (846-537). Learn More »

$420.00
Originally $525.00

SEATED VIEW OF STERN LOOKING NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER

SEATED VIEW OF STERN LOOKING NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER

CDV is of a rather stern looking older soldier seated in a chair. He wears a dark McDowell style forage cap, dark frock coat and light-colored trousers. The image may be a period copy of a tintype as… (160-246). Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG STAUNTON, VIRGINIA DANDY

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG STAUNTON, VIRGINIA DANDY

CDV is of an unknown subject posed leaning against a balustrade in front of a painted backdrop of a home interior. The subject stands cross-legged wearing a dark civilian suit with calf-high boots,… (846-470). Learn More »

$68.00
Originally $85.00

US CIVIL WAR THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF AN INJURED UNION SOLDIER

US CIVIL WAR THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF AN INJURED UNION SOLDIER

CDV shows a clean-shaven soldier seated at a table on which his arm rests. He wears a dark commercial sack coat and light trousers. The arm resting on the table has a bandaged hand. Contrast and… (490-6171). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF CONFEDERATE 1ST LIEUTENANT WITH SENTIMENT ON REVERSE

BUST VIEW OF CONFEDERATE 1ST LIEUTENANT WITH SENTIMENT ON REVERSE

CDV is of a clean shaven, fair-haired young man wearing a double-breasted frock coat with the two parallel bars of a 1st lieutenant visible on his collar. Image has good clarity and contrast. The… (1138-1011). Learn More »

FULL SEATED VIEW OF “DEAR COUSIN HENRY” IN CONFEDERATE UNIFORM BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

FULL SEATED VIEW OF “DEAR COUSIN HENRY” IN CONFEDERATE UNIFORM BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

CDV is a three-quarter seated view of a Confederate artilleryman. He wears a medium-colored shell jacket and light trousers. The jacket has an eight button with wooden buttons. The collar, cuff piping… (1138-1008). Learn More »

CHEST-UP VIEW OF POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE WITH D.C. PHOTOGRAPHER’S MARK

CHEST-UP VIEW OF POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE WITH D.C. PHOTOGRAPHER’S MARK

CDV is of a soldier in his early to mid-twenty’s wearing a light-colored shell jacket with a dark high collar with matching piping running down the front placket along the edge of the buttonholes.… (1138-1007). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN, RICHMOND BACKMARK, RICHMOND BACKMARK

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN, RICHMOND BACKMARK

This is a carte de visite of an unidentified Confederate Captain in uniform. Chest-up view wearing double-breasted frock with collar insignia clearly visible. Image is clear with very good contrast.… (1138-953). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER, RICHMOND BACKMARK

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER, RICHMOND BACKMARK

This is a carte de visite of an unidentified Confederate soldier in uniform. Seated view wearing double-breasted frock with darker collar. Image is clear with good contrast. Mount remains in good… (1138-942). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN, POSSIBLE ARTILLERY OFFICER

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN, POSSIBLE ARTILLERY OFFICER

This is a carte de visite of an unidentified Confederate Captain. Bust view wearing a uniform. Captain's collar insignia is visible, possibly an artilleryman as insignia has some red mixed with gold… (1138-927). Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG MASSACHUSETTS DRUMMER BOY

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG MASSACHUSETTS DRUMMER BOY

CDV shows a very young boy, perhaps 8 or 9 years old standing at attention with his drum slung and ready to play. The subject wears a light-colored 7-button jacket with dark piping on the cuffs. He… (160-192). Learn More »

$100.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET

This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet.  Measuring 21” overall with a 2.75” socket.  This was made for an early .69 caliber musket with a bayonet lug mounted on the bottom of the barrel; as the bridge is on the… (2022-459). Learn More »

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