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COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (2025-3042). Learn More »
C.1855-1865 BLACK LACE, RIBBON AND NET FANCY CAP
Exquisite black lace, ribbon, and net fancy cap c.1855-1865 from the Texas Civil war museum collection. The crown of the cap is made from black cotton bobbinet with a small scattered floral motif, and… (1307-57). Learn More »
C. 1880 BONNET WITH GOLD LACE OF METAL THREAD, AND DARK BURGUNDY VELVET BANDS
A dramatic bonnet c. 1880 that makes a statement about the fashionable woman who wore it, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The brim is covered with pleated and ruched bands of rich dark burgundy… (1307-58). Learn More »
C1862-1864 SPOON BONNET OF BLUE SILK TAFFETA
A wonderful example of a very fashionable spoon bonnet c.1862-1864, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from iridescent cornflower blue silk taffeta mounted on a buckram frame. The… (1307-62). Learn More »
CIRCA 1880 BLACK SILK VELVET BONNET
Charming black silk velvet bonnet c.1880 with feathers from the Texas Civil War Museum. This demure little bonnet is made from rich black silk velvet that is gathered and ruched into an appealing… (1307-61). Learn More »
CIRCA 1855-1865 STRAW HAT
Straw hat c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from very fine straw plait, styled with low crown and a wide brim. The brim is finished with a decorative woven straw edging. A… (1307-60). Learn More »
FASHIONABLE DRAWN SILK BONNET, C. 1855-1865
Fashionable drawn silk bonnet c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from light olive colored silk taffeta, trimmed with wide copper silk taffeta ribbon. The silk is drawn… (1307-59). Learn More »
HIGH-CROWN STRAW SPOON BONNET, C1862-1864
High-crown straw spoon bonnet, c. 1862-1864, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from light brown natural straw plait. The high front brim and the slope to the crown in the back give… (1307-52). Learn More »
$75.00
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CHILD’S MID-19TH CENTURY STRAW HAT
Child’s mid-19th century straw hat from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is styled with a medium-high crown and a narrow brim with a pencil curl edge. The base of the crown is trimmed with pale… (1307-53). Learn More »
$75.00
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ID DISC PRESENTED AT MUSTER OUT TO CAPTAIN PATRICK SMITH, 2nd PA RESERVES, COMPANY K
The men of the Pennsylvania Reserves Division were among the most respected and effective troops in the Army of the Potomac, seeing service through some of the most arduous combat in the Eastern… (2026-31). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR RICHARDS’ PATENT MESS UTENSIL SET
William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7285). Learn More »
CAST IRON MATCH SAFE, PATENTED DEC. 20, 1864, D.M. & CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN.
The 1864 patented metal self-closing safety match holder is a cast iron “match safe” produced by Davenport, Mallory & Company (D.M. & Co.) of New Haven, Connecticut. U.S. Patent No.… (1138-2265). Learn More »
$65.00
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CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS SOUVENIR ASHTRAY
Miniature model of the Castillo de San Marcos fort cast in metal and originally sold as a souvenir ashtray. Worn felt liner glued to the bottom. A small, scalloped brass tag mounted on front reads,… (236-1276). Learn More »
EXTRA TALL TIN CUP FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is an interesting old “relic” from a local G.A.R. veterans’ post. This is a large Civil War-era heavy tin cup. It has a diameter of 4.5” and is 6” tall. It has soldered handle and… (1202-1024). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE MADE DRUMSTICKS
These wonderfully crude wooden drumsticks appear to be made from Hickory. They were formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum where they were classified as Confederate. The hand carved sticks measure 15… (1179-418A). Learn More »
$395.00
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C1870S-1880S DARK BURGUNDY VELVET FANCHON HAT
Charming dark burgundy velvet fanchon hat c.1870s-1880s from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from lustrous burgundy silk velvet. Large stiffened velvet loops accent the front of the hat.… (1307-49). Learn More »
C1875-1885 UNUSUAL AND VERY FASHIONABLE FANCHON BONNET
A striking, unusual, and very fashionable fanchon bonnet c.1875-1885 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made of copper wool felt. The front and sides on the bonnet are trimmed with… (1307-50). Learn More »
CHARMING WOVEN STRAW HAT, MID-19TH CENTURY
Charming woven straw hat from the Texas Civil War Museum. The low crowned hat is made from natural straw plait intertwined with very narrow avocado green ribbon that has been pleated and twisted into… (1307-51). Learn More »
GROUP OF THREE C1875-1910 GARMENTS – ONE CHEMISETTE AND TWO CAMISOLES
Group of three 1875-1910 garments, one chemisette and two camisoles, from the Texas Civil War Museum. Item 1307-25a - This 1870s-1880s cotton lace chemisette would look lovely under an open front… (1307-25). Learn More »
C1860-1860 WHITE COTTON LONGCLOTH NIGHTDRESS
A beautifully sewn white cotton longcloth nightdress, c.1860-1870, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The nightdress is styled with a V-shaped yoke in the front and back embellished with hand-worked… (1307-24). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR FIELD GEAR OF BENJAMIN F. GOODWIN, 6th MAINE INFANTRY AND 1st MAINE VET. VOLUNTEERS
This group of Civil War soldier’s field gear was brought home by Maine veteran Benjamin Franklin Goodwin, who served in the 6th Corps in the Army of the Potomac and Army of the Shenandoah from 1862 through 1865. The material descended in the family… (2025-3676). Learn More »
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