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CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

This is a post-Civil War photograph of DuBose in civilian clothes. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the man facing right. The plain mount features… (1266-818). Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER

CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER

This is a post-Civil War image of an officer in uniform. This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is an oval studio bust view of the officer. This man wears a double-breasted… (1266-814). Learn More »

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF NAVY MASTER ON DECK IN NICE “UNION CASE” WITH MILITARY MOTIF

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF NAVY MASTER ON DECK IN NICE “UNION CASE” WITH MILITARY MOTIF

A quarter-plate tintype photograph of Union Navy officer in full uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with Master’s rank on cuff and with shoulder straps and wears a kepi with insignia on… (1221-430). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR AMBROTYPE OF LARGE GROUP

SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR AMBROTYPE OF LARGE GROUP

This is a sixth-plate ambrotype photograph of a group posed outdoors. They appear to be in front of a cemetery or church yard with a tall iron fence. Nineteen individuals are posed in the photo. The… (1266-468). Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF MAJOR THOMAS M. BURKE, 55th VIRGINIA INFANTRY – VMI CLASS OF 1852

CABINET CARD OF MAJOR THOMAS M. BURKE, 55th VIRGINIA INFANTRY – VMI CLASS OF 1852

This is a post-Civil War copy of circa 1861 photo of Burke in Confederate uniform and mounted on a 4.25” x 5” (trimmed) cabinet card mount. The image shows Burke in a double-breasted frock coat… (1266-788). Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF SIX ANNAPOLIS CADETS

CABINET CARD OF SIX ANNAPOLIS CADETS

This is a cabinet card depicting six cadets in uniform. Measures 4.25” x 6” overall. Three cadets are seated in front with three more standing behind. All are in typical cadet-style uniforms with… (1266-781). Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE OFFICER

CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE OFFICER

This is a post-Civil War copy of a Confederate officer. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the officer standing with one hand on a pedestal. This… (1266-780). Learn More »

$75.00
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HENRY W. KETTERING GROUP: PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY AND U.S. NAVY

HENRY W. KETTERING GROUP: PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY AND U.S. NAVY

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this grouping of US Navy material relates to a sailor serving aboard the USS Kennebec, which did blockade duty off the Texas coast and was… (1179-1331). Learn More »

$450.00
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CASED OCCUPATIONAL AMBROTYPE

CASED OCCUPATIONAL AMBROTYPE

This cased ninth-plate ambrotype shows a craftsman posed sideways to the camera seated at a small table, shown from the knees up, and turning his head for a moment to look at viewer. It is a nice bit… (1266-724). Learn More »

CS GENERAL EPPA HUNTON: VIRGINIA LAWYER, CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR

CS GENERAL EPPA HUNTON: VIRGINIA LAWYER, CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR

Circa 1870s cabinet card, vignette bust view of Confederate General Eppa Hunton II (1822-1908.) Hunton passed the VA bar in 1843, practiced law in Prince William County, and was the commonwealth’s… (1189-136). Learn More »

$275.00
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THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

This group consists of three original photographs of William Miller Owen who served in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans during the Civil War as Adjutant, Major and Lt. Colonel, later commanded… (1266-815). Learn More »

MEXICAN WAR ERA US MILITARY DAGUERREOTYPE

MEXICAN WAR ERA US MILITARY DAGUERREOTYPE

  This sixth-plate daguerreotype is glassed and matted with a simple arch opening, gilt stippled brass mat in half a brown leatherette case embossed with long stemmed flowers in a sinuous frame. The… (1266-821). Learn More »

$850.00
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WHEN HE SAID IT WAS CLOSING TIME - IT WAS CLOSING TIME!

WHEN HE SAID IT WAS CLOSING TIME - IT WAS CLOSING TIME!

This quite striking 1850s occupational ambrotype shows a no-nonsense bartender or tavernkeeper seated next to a table on which rests his stock in trade: a full, pewter tankard of beer with a good head… (1266-476). Learn More »

$175.00
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SIXTH PLATE OUTDOOR FAMILY AMBROTYPE- HEADING WEST? A PHOTOGRAPHER’S TRAVELING STUDIO?

SIXTH PLATE OUTDOOR FAMILY AMBROTYPE- HEADING WEST? A PHOTOGRAPHER’S TRAVELING STUDIO?

This intriguing image shows a mother with her six children seated on the ground at the back end of what appears to be a heavy freight wagon of some sort, with another vehicle parked next to it on the… (1266-720). Learn More »

$65.00
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CDV OF VERY YOUNG PMA CADET, WEST CHESTER, PA

CDV OF VERY YOUNG PMA CADET, WEST CHESTER, PA

A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Studio view posed sitting in chair. Full view with cadet wearing jacket, trousers, kepi, waist belt with two-piece buckle, and bayonet. Uniform… (1266-770). Learn More »

POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, BLACKSBURG B/M

POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, BLACKSBURG B/M

A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Uniform jacket is typical of many military school uniforms three rows of buttons and plenty of thin black cord sewn along button rows; all ending in… (1266-764). Learn More »

POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, DANVILLE B/M

POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, DANVILLE B/M

A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Uniform jacket is typical of many military school uniforms three rows of buttons and plenty of thin black cord sewn along button rows and on cuffs;… (1266-763). Learn More »

PICTURE POSTCARD OF A GROUP OF CELILO INDIANS

PICTURE POSTCARD OF A GROUP OF CELILO INDIANS

Original black and white photo postcard of Indians. Titled “Celilo Indians – Celilo, Oregon” at bottom, left. Outdoor image with subjects dressed in mixed clothing. Photo credit is in lower,… (1266-915). Learn More »

PICTURE POSTCARD OF INDIAN “MEDITATION”

PICTURE POSTCARD OF INDIAN “MEDITATION”

Original black and white photo postcard of Indian sitting cross-legged and smoking a pipe. Titled “Meditation” at top, left. Subject is dressed in fully beaded buckskin. Photo credit is in lower,… (1266-889). Learn More »

OVAL TINTYPE OF BLACK NANNY WITH WHITE CHILD

OVAL TINTYPE OF BLACK NANNY WITH WHITE CHILD

This is an oval tintype photograph mounted in a brass frame with wire stand. Frame measures 2.25” x 3.5” with no glass to cover the image. Emulsion remains firm but with moderate crazing overall.… (1266-355). Learn More »


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CIVIL WAR COMMODORE’S UNDRESS FROCK COAT OF SILAS H. STRINGHAM, USN: LEADER OF THE FIRST COMBINED OPERATION OF THE UNION NAVY AND ARMY IN THE CIVIL WAR; VICTOR OF THE BATTLE OF HATTERAS INLET BATTERIES

Fought on Aug. 28-29, 1861, little more than a month after the Union defeat at Bull Run, the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark on the outer banks helped restrict Confederate blockade running, enabled further operations on the North Carolina coast,… (1179-504). Learn More »

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