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CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, etching of Butler in uniform.  No b/m, print at bottom, "MAJ. GEN. B. F. BUTLER." Bust view facing to the right. Etching has very good contrast with fine details. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200GG). Learn More »

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, etching of Butler in uniform with sword and next to horse.  Simple back mark of J.H. Bufford, Boston. Creases across lower edge. Three-quarter view facing to the left. Good… (490-6199C). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358). Learn More »

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard,  “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in… (1179-232). Learn More »

INSCRIBED AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CHARLES H. TOBEY, 58th MASS, WIA SPOTSYLVANIA AND PETERSBURG; POW POPLAR GROVE CHURCH

INSCRIBED AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CHARLES H. TOBEY, 58th MASS, WIA SPOTSYLVANIA AND PETERSBURG; POW POPLAR GROVE CHURCH

Charles Henry Tobey did three tours of duty during the war and this sword dates to his service as an officer, from January 1864 to muster out in July 1865, in the 58th Massachusetts, a regiment in the… (1052-1132). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

CDV is of Jirah I. Young in a medium-colored civilian suit with a black felt collar, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount has clipped corners and the paper has some… (1179-1910). Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK SOLDIER WITH DOUBLE PERIOD INK ID

FULL STANDING VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK SOLDIER WITH DOUBLE PERIOD INK ID

CDV is of Jacob Kent posed with one arm resting on a balustrade and the other holding his dark slouch hat by his side. He wears a dark sack coat buttoned to the throat and light-colored… (1179-1909). Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF 34TH & 24TH MASSACHUSETTS CORPORAL BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

FULL STANDING VIEW OF 34TH & 24TH MASSACHUSETTS CORPORAL BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

CDV is of James G. Bigelow who served in both the 34th and 24th Massachusetts Infantry. Bigelow is posed with one hand resting on the back of a chair with his forage cap resting on the seat. He wears… (1179-1934). Learn More »

CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY

CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY

Carte de visite, Brady photo of Butler in elaborate uniform with kepi in hand.  E. & H.T. Anthony b/m. Facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Trimmed mount. Benjamin Franklin Butler… (490-6200SS). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO  SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is… (1179-179). Learn More »

LITHOGRAPH CDV OF WAR OF 1812 OFFICER - CAPTAIN JOHN BUTLER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

LITHOGRAPH CDV OF WAR OF 1812 OFFICER - CAPTAIN JOHN BUTLER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

CDV dates from the 1870’s and depicts Butler in the uniform of an American officer wearing a high collared coatee with cloth epaulettes, a high collard white shirt and leather neck stock. Reverse… (490-6200XX). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF

BUST VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF

CDV is a bust view of Clark in a dark frock coat with a black felt collar. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper have light to moderate surface dirt. Reverse has a photographer’s… (490-6200U). Learn More »

SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF

SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF

CDV is a three-quarter seated view of Clark posed with his Model 1850 foot officer’s sword cradled in his lap. He wears a dark frock coat with 2nd lieutenant’s shoulder straps and matching dark… (490-6200T). Learn More »

NICE CLEAN CDV OF ALFRED F. PUFFER OF GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S STAFF

NICE CLEAN CDV OF ALFRED F. PUFFER OF GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S STAFF

Image shows Puffer from the waist up. He wears a dark frock coat with 1st lieutenant’s shoulder straps. The coat has a black felt collar and is only buttoned at the waist and midriff leaving the… (490-6200R). Learn More »

BUST VIEW CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

BUST VIEW CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite photo by Gurney & Son, New York. Bust view of Butler in uniform. Three-quarter view facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 – January 11,… (490-6200RR). Learn More »

OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, favorable etching of Butler in uniform. Forward facing bust pose. Trimmed mount. Simple back mark of JOSEPH WARD, BOSTON. Etching has very good contrast with fine details. Benjamin… (490-6200FF). Learn More »

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127). Learn More »

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, photo of Butler in uniform with waist belt and 1851 belt plate.  Gurney & Son, New York b/m. Profile view facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200WW). Learn More »


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“SOFT TACK:” AERATED BREAD CRATE

This would make a nice addition to a camp, sutler, Sanitary Commission or even a hospital display. Constructed of thin, about ½” thick, unpainted, wide pine boards that are simply nailed together, this is about 18” X 13 ¾” X 12” and is… (1202-166). Learn More »

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