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1870’s TAN WATERED VELVET BONNET WITH OSTRICH PLUME

1870’s TAN WATERED VELVET BONNET WITH OSTRICH PLUME

1870s tan cotton velvet bonnet from the Texas Civil War Museum collection. The watered finish on the velvet is unusual on a plush fabric, and more commonly found on silk fabrics. The high crown and… (1307-73). Learn More »

BLACK CREPE MOURNING BONNET WITH VEIL, C1870-1900

BLACK CREPE MOURNING BONNET WITH VEIL, C1870-1900

Black crape mourning bonnet with attached veil, c. 1870-1900, from the Texas Civil War Museum collection. Classically styled, the close-fitting bonnet with a small wired brim may have been worn at any… (1307-72). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR POCKET TESTAMENT

CIVIL WAR POCKET TESTAMENT

The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. New York: American Bible Society, 1863. Pearl 32mo. Original blind-stamped black cloth (or cloth-grain leather), gilt-lettered “TESTAMENT”… (1273-131). Learn More »

ANTIQUE CAST IRON STOVE PLATE WITH DOOR – G. ARNOLD, GETTYSBURG, PA (C. 1839-1852)

ANTIQUE CAST IRON STOVE PLATE WITH DOOR – G. ARNOLD, GETTYSBURG, PA (C. 1839-1852)

A substantial cast iron stove front plate with hinged firebox door, marked across the upper panel "G. ARNOLD GETTYSBURG." The casting is richly ornamented in the mid-19th-century taste, centered on a… (2026-1523). Learn More »

C1870-1880 FASCINATOR WITH DRAMATIC FEATHER ACCENT

C1870-1880 FASCINATOR WITH DRAMATIC FEATHER ACCENT

1870-1880 fascinator with dramatic feather accent from the Texas Civil War Museum collection. The small, oval fascinator, measuring 6" x 7¼", is made from olive straw plait woven with a decorative… (1307-78). Learn More »

FASHIONABLE C1880 TOQUE OF BROWN SILK VELVET

FASHIONABLE C1880 TOQUE OF BROWN SILK VELVET

A fashionable toque c.1880 from the Texas Civil War Museum collection. The oval hat, draped on a wire frame, is made from warm brown silk velvet. A distinctive 3" wide textured beige trim with rows of… (1307-77). Learn More »

CHARMING C1880 TOQUE WITH OSTRICH FEATHER

CHARMING C1880 TOQUE WITH OSTRICH FEATHER

A charming toque c.1880 from the Texas Civil War Museum collection. The oval hat, mounted on a buckram frame, is made from brown silk velvet. The same brown velvet is used to make pleated bands adding… (1307-76). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S SHAVING SOAP CASE

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S SHAVING SOAP CASE

Two-piece hard rubber shaving soap case, originally with interior mirror, and small brass suspension ring. The hard rubber material made these less likely to be injured by hot water, and would not… (2026-1329). Learn More »

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN HARDSTONE ETUI, C1770

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN HARDSTONE ETUI, C1770

A Georgian etui is a small, portable ornamental case from the 18th century (roughly 1714–1830) designed to carry essential personal items. An etui was typically a vertical, pocket-sized… (236-1284). Learn More »

OLD WING-NUT HAND VISE

OLD WING-NUT HAND VISE

This style of antique hand vise was traditionally used by jewelers, gunsmiths, and machinists to secure small components for filing, drilling, or polishing. Unlike fixed bench vises, most of these are… (844-223). Learn More »

IRON VAQUERO STYLE MEXICAN GOOSENECK SPURS WITH SILVER INLAY

IRON VAQUERO STYLE MEXICAN GOOSENECK SPURS WITH SILVER INLAY

Iron mounted and silver inlaid gooseneck spurs with silver inlay on the heel bands and shanks. The inlay on the bands is engraved with a zig-zag surface. They also have vaquero style heel chains and… (1273-118A). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR ERA TELESCOPE

INDIAN WAR ERA TELESCOPE

Brass body covered in leather measures 9 ¾ inches when closed. When extended the three brass sections measure approx. 19 ¼ inches. Leather covering shows light wear all over. Brass has light patina… (172-3427). Learn More »

$60.00
Originally $75.00

CIVIL WAR ERA LADIES’ OR CHILD’S SPURS

CIVIL WAR ERA LADIES’ OR CHILD’S SPURS

Small pair of brass spurs, measuring 2.75” from heel forward, 2.625” in width. Attractive brass spurs. Spiked rowels measure 1.25” in diameter, and are in perfect condition. The pair exhibit and… (172-3538). Learn More »

$230.00
Originally $285.00
ON HOLD

1880 7-PIECE WEDDING ENSEMBLE

1880 7-PIECE WEDDING ENSEMBLE

A snapshot of a late Victorian bride as viewed through her 7-piece wedding ensemble, consisting of the wedding dress, veil, corset, petticoat, fan, gloves, and shoes worn by Ida Metts when she married… (1307-48). Learn More »

ELEGANT MIDNIGHT BLUE SILK 1880S 3-PIECE BUSTLE DRESS AND MATCHING COAT

ELEGANT MIDNIGHT BLUE SILK 1880S 3-PIECE BUSTLE DRESS AND MATCHING COAT

An elegantly tailored 1880s woman’s 3-piece bustle dress plus matching coat from the Texas Civil War Museum. The ensemble is made from lightweight midnight blue silk and wool woven in a subtle… (1307-46). Learn More »

IRWIN PATENT OFFICER’S CAMP MESS CHEST AND STAND – DEC. 17, 1861, ST. LOUIS

IRWIN PATENT OFFICER’S CAMP MESS CHEST AND STAND – DEC. 17, 1861, ST. LOUIS

Irwin's Patent Camp Mess Chest was a popular, specialized, and portable container used by officers during the American Civil War for storing and transporting cooking and dining utensils. Advertised in… (1268-1271). Learn More »

$450.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE BLANKET

CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE BLANKET

We have been lucky enough to take in several Civil War issue blankets from a Massachusetts collection. Don’t be fooled by the number. Civil War issue blankets have always been scarce. Inexpensively… (1273-62). Learn More »

GIRL’S BONNET WITH VELVET AND CHENILLE

GIRL’S BONNET WITH VELVET AND CHENILLE

A very appealing girl’s bonnet from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is styled with a brim of eggplant purple velvet gathered over a wire frame. The crown features multiple rows of… (1307-54). Learn More »

FASHIONABLE STRAW AND VELVET BONNET FROM PARIS

FASHIONABLE STRAW AND VELVET BONNET FROM PARIS

The latest style from Paris! A fashionable straw and velvet bonnet with a dashing appearance from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from brown fancy-weave straw. Olive green velvet trims… (1307-56). Learn More »

1880S FLORAL BRIDAL HEAD PIECE AND VEIL

1880S FLORAL BRIDAL HEAD PIECE AND VEIL

1880s Floral bridal head piece and veil. Head piece made of wired ivory paper flowers, green paper leaves, and ivory wax buds mounted on a wire base covered in veiling. Two long wired streamers of… (1307-13). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE CLOVERLEAF PIKE

A very good, unmarked example of the striking Confederate “cloverleaf” pike formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. The nickname obviously derives from the trefoil spearhead with a long central blade widening out for the lower… (1179-1659). Learn More »

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