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SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG US CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG US CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

This is an absolute classic view of a proud, young enlisted man in his new fatigue uniform. Leaning on a prop column with a painted fabric pastoral background scene, this young man stands in what is… (1221-45). Learn More »

LOVELY GEM TYPE CDVS OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. LINCOLN

LOVELY GEM TYPE CDVS OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. LINCOLN

This extraordinary pair of CDV’s come to us in excellent condition and feature many desirable characteristics. Each CDV is a “gem” style portrait, surrounded by nice, period framed cards. … (1202-265). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

Offered here is a classic Southern soldier photograph. This is a sixth-plate tintype matted and framed in a hard "Union" case. Image shows chest up view of soldier in uniform. He is wearing a collared… (1179-1873). Learn More »

UNFRAMED 1/8-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER WITH MISSISSIPPI RIFLE & SABER BAYONET

UNFRAMED 1/8-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER WITH MISSISSIPPI RIFLE & SABER BAYONET

Tintype image only; no mat, no glass, no frame, no case. Full standing view of Union soldier in four-button sack coat, trousers, and forage cap. He holds a Mississippi rifle with attached saber… (160-632). Learn More »

TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVY ENSIGN

TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVY ENSIGN

Tintype photograph of Union Naval Ensign in uniform. Standing view with officer in double-breasted frock with drawn sword held up across chest. Cuffs show rank. Image is slightly dark. Tintype is… (431-64). Learn More »

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER IN MOUNTED GREAT COAT

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER IN MOUNTED GREAT COAT

This is a nice full-standing view of an unidentified soldier. He stands with one hand resting on a side table and he holds what may be a Hardee hat in the other. He is wearing a mounted great coat, a… (160-626). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

This is a lovely sixth plate ambrotype of two young sisters, Blanche and Gertrude Petrie. Blanche, the elder sister, is seated in the photographer’s chair. Gertrude stands next to her. Both sisters… (1221-36). Learn More »

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

Sergeants had to have a strong character to consort with their men constantly on a very personal level and still maintain authority and discipline. They would make a nice case study or a focused… (2024-635). Learn More »

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

This soldier is shown seated with legs crossed, one hand in his lap and his other arm resting on a small table next to his kepi. He wears a nine-button jacket with a narrow dark band around the lower… (490-6843). Learn More »

9th PLATE CASED TINTYPE OF SOLDIER IN PATRIOTIC MAT: “THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER.”

9th PLATE CASED TINTYPE OF SOLDIER IN PATRIOTIC MAT: “THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER.”

This three-quarter, seated view shows a soldier hatless and with legs crossed. The photographer has gilded some of the buttons on his open coat, shirt front and finger ring, and tinted his trousers… (490-6176). Learn More »

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NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

Seated photo of officer from waist up. Image is clear with good contrast, but has several small spots of emulsion missing around the head. None actually affect the image however. Identified as a… (2024-372). 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… (2024-1096). Learn More »

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

Offered here is a 1/4 plate tintype image of armed Union soldier in full case. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop. Soldier wears regulation… (490-6835). Learn More »

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION SOLDIER

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION SOLDIER

Offered here is a 1/4 plate tintype image of armed Union soldier. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop. Soldier wears regulation 9-button frock… (490-6842). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF 104TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WHO DIED AS A POW

BUST VIEW OF 104TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WHO DIED AS A POW

Image is a tintype bust view of Private Robert S. Hogg. The image is attached to a CDV sized mount with an embossed frame. Image is still in the original album page with pencil ID of “ROBT. HOGG… (2023-3215). Learn More »

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER

Offered here is a 1/6 plate tintype image of Union soldier in full, patriotic case. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop depicting a camp with… (490-6838). Learn More »

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER AND WIFE

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER AND WIFE

Offered here is a 1/6 plate tintype image in half case. Image appears to be a Union soldier and his wife seated together and posing for the photographer. Cheeks have been tinted and buttons gilted.… (490-6839). Learn More »

CDV CARD WITH THREE IDENTIFIED GEM TYPE PHOTOS ATTACHED

CDV CARD WITH THREE IDENTIFIED GEM TYPE PHOTOS ATTACHED

This unusual card has three bust view gem-types attached. Of the three names listed only one can be clearly read. Top left is of a bearded soldier in a dark frock coat. Under the photo in period… (160-478). Learn More »

NINTH-PLATE TINYPE OF A SEATED FEDERAL SOLDIER IN A HALF UNION CASE

NINTH-PLATE TINYPE OF A SEATED FEDERAL SOLDIER IN A HALF UNION CASE

Clear tintype of a seated Union soldier posed with one hand resting in his lap and the other holding the hilt of an import sword placed beside him. He wears a dark artillery or cavalry shell jacket… (160-550). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SEATED FRIENDS - ONE ARMED WITH A HOLSTER

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SEATED FRIENDS - ONE ARMED WITH A HOLSTER

Image is of two men seated side by and both posed with their legs crossed. What makes this photo interesting is that the men have taken off their jackets and are posed in their shirts with their… (490-6145). Learn More »


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EARLY WAR U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, 1840 STYLE, BY SMITH, CRANE AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, 1858 TO 1862

Smith, Crane and Company pieces are scarce. They were only in business from 1858 through 1862, retailing military goods in New York City. Their swords were imported, of German make and likely by Schnitzler and Kirschbaum, though not maker marked.… (870-263). Learn More »

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