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CIVIL WAR MATCHES

CIVIL WAR MATCHES

Strip of 17 civil war wooden matches. 2-½ inches by 1-7/8 inches. Stamped ‘US 1861’. (172-2630). Learn More »

BENJAMIN HARRISON - LEVI MORTON 1888 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN HANDKERCHIEF

BENJAMIN HARRISON - LEVI MORTON 1888 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN HANDKERCHIEF

Measures 23.5 x 21.5”, mounted flat in a contemporary wooden frame, with stiff card backing. Made of cotton, this handkerchief features a solid blue field, with U.S. flags & eagles in corners,… (524-68). Learn More »

19TH CENTURY EYEGLASS CASE AND GLASSES

19TH CENTURY EYEGLASS CASE AND GLASSES

Case is tin and lined with light blue cloth. The cloth is quite soiled. Glasses open and can be worn but the frames are rusty. Lenses are ok. Patent date is stamped on case near latch but is too light… (172-2456). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

This can meas. approx. 4.75 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide. Top has small circular opening that meas. approx. 2.00 inches across. Exposed tin is clean with only light discoloration. Nice white paper… (14-1483). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

This can meas. approx. 5.00 inches tall and 4.00 inches wide. Top has small circular opening that meas. approx. 2.00 inches across. Exposed tin has some light discoloration and light surface rust.… (14-1482). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

This can meas. approx. 5.00 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide. Top has small circular opening that meas. approx. 2.00 inches across. Exposed tin has some light discoloration and light surface rust.… (14-1477). Learn More »

THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC

THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC

Words by Prof. T.C. Porter, Music by J.B. Kevinski. Dedicated to the officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac. Published by Lee & Walker, Phila., 1864.  For Piano & Voice. 6 pp..,… (453-21). Learn More »

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TREAD LIGHTLY WHERE THE HERO SLEEPS”

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TREAD LIGHTLY WHERE THE HERO SLEEPS.

Lyrics and music by D. W. Belisle. Published by Lee & Walker, Philadelphia, PA., 1863.  6 pp., three verses, measuring 13 x 10”. Exhibits light chipping of left margin & slight yellowing… (453-27). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

This can meas. approx. 5.00 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide. Top has small circular opening that meas. approx. 2.00 inches across. Exposed tin has some light discoloration and light surface rust.… (14-1480). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TOMATO CAN WITH LABEL

This can meas. approx. 5.00 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide. Top has small circular opening that meas. approx. 2.00 inches across. Exposed tin is dirty with light surface rust. Nice white paper label… (14-1479). Learn More »

PATRIOTIC CONCERT PROGRAM - NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC - MAY, 1861

PATRIOTIC CONCERT PROGRAM - NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC - MAY, 1861

4 pp. program housed in double-sided modern frame for full viewing. Measures 11 1/2" x 8 1/2", in a 16 3/4" x 16" frame. Dated May 25, 1861 at "7 1/2' O'CLOCK", this program for "BRISTOW'S / PATRIOTIC… (565-26). Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $275.00

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR ERA NAUTICAL ‘SEA BAG’

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR ERA NAUTICAL ‘SEA BAG’

This original, tubular device made of canvas is known in contemporary slang as a ‘sea bag’. Of the Civil War era, this article was a mainstay of personal equipment carried and stored by all… (14-1470). Learn More »

WORLD WAR ONE PRINCESS MARY 1914 CHRISTMAS BOX

WORLD WAR ONE PRINCESS MARY 1914 CHRISTMAS BOX

This brass box was one of many given to British soldiers in the trenches during the first Christmas of the war in 1914. Princess Mary organized a fund to ensure that each man serving in France at… (198-688). Learn More »

$65.00
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TRAMP! TRAMP! TRAMP! THE PRISONERS HOPE

TRAMP! TRAMP! TRAMP! THE PRISONERS HOPE

Songsheet, “words & music by Geo. F. Root.” Published by Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 1864. 4 printed pages, measuring 13 x 10”.  Root was a notable Civil War era songwriter, whose work… (490-223). Learn More »

SONG SHEET - “MARYLAND! MY MARYLAND!”

SONG SHEET - “MARYLAND! MY MARYLAND!”

Song broadsheet & music. By Finley Johnson; Published by Oliver Ditson & Co.: Boston, Ma., 1862. 6 printed pages, measuring 13 x 10”.  Finley Johnson’s rendition is the union reply to the… (490-225). Learn More »

FRAMED WORLD WAR ONE SHEET MUSIC

FRAMED WORLD WAR ONE SHEET MUSIC

This is a wonderful piece of art that reminds one of Norman Rockwell. The song is called “Let’s Keep The Glow In Old Glory And The Free In Freedom Too.” The artwork on the cover shows a column… (565-115). Learn More »

$195.00
Originally $295.00

ANTE-BELLUM SONG SHEET PORT-FOLIOS

ANTE-BELLUM SONG SHEET PORT-FOLIOS

Two bound volumes of sheet music & lyrics of seventy-seven songs, copyrighted from the 1840s through 1861. These books were privately bound  for “Emily L. Lilly” and “Howard Grove… (430-10). Learn More »

$295.00
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PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA DRUMSTICKS

PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA DRUMSTICKS

Here is a pair of mismatched, Civil War period wooden drumsticks as would have been used by musicians in the mid to late nineteenth century. These specimens are turned entirely of ebony or blackwood… (172-2668). Learn More »

PAIR OF DRUMSTICKS IN FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION

PAIR OF DRUMSTICKS IN FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION

Here is a very good pair of original, period wooden drumsticks as would have been used by musicians during the middle to late nineteenth century. These specimens are thick, heavy and turned entirely… (172-2666). Learn More »

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TAKE YOUR GUN AND GO, JOHN” (INSCRIBED TO THE MAINE VOLUNTEERS)

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TAKE YOUR GUN AND GO, JOHN” (INSCRIBED TO THE MAINE VOLUNTEERS)

By H.T. Merrill, author of….”Corn Is King”. Published by Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 1863. 6 pp., measuring 13 x 10”.  5 verses, chorus.  Exhibits light scattered foxing, else VG… (453-13). Learn More »


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