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FULL PLATE TINTYPE OF A CIVIL WAR MARINE
Tinted image, 5.5 x 7.5”, in late 19th century wooden frame, with inner gilt trim, and wood backing with hang-wire. Front bust image of mustachioed subject, wearing gilt trimmed shako,… (715-20). Learn More »
FULL STANDING SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF EARLY WAR ARMED MILITIA SOLDIERFULL STANDING SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF EARLY WAR ARMED MILITIA SOLDIER
Very nice clear image of a soldier standing at the position of “SHOULDER ARMS.” He wears a tall light-colored shako with light and dark pom-pom at top and a stamped brass laurel wreath on the… (1054-659). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER
Nice clear image of a cleanshaven Union soldier wearing an artillery or cavalry shell jacket. His collar has only one row of piping and one button instead of the usual two. Contrast of the image is… (1054-177). Learn More »
VERY CLEAR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF A CIVIL WAR UNION ARTILLERYMAN
This waist-up view is a very clear photo of a young Union soldier staring at the camera with a wide-eyed look. He wears a narrow-brim non-regulation hat, but the absolutely regulation high-collared… (1054-2087). Learn More »
FRAMED ALBUMEN - THE TIGER REGIMENT PREPARES TO DEFEND AGAINST CAVALRY
George H. Nickerson was a 27 year-old photographer from Orleans, Mass., who put his talents to very good use in the army. Enlisting on 9/13/62, he was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant of Co. E, 43rd… (1054-692). Learn More »
CDV OF A CAVALRY OFFICER BY GUTEKUNST OF PHILADELPHIA
This card is backmarked by Gutekunst of Philadelphia and shows a company officer cradling his saber, with officer’s saber knot, in the crook of his arm and holding an officer’s army dress hat at… (P14031). Learn More »
CDV UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT
This clear carte-de-visite photo shows a Union infantry sergeant posed standing in a studio with one hand on a chair and the other holding his forage cap. He wears a regulation infantry enlisted frock… (P14018). Learn More »
CDV YOUNG NORRISTOWN CAVALRYMAN WITH PISTOL
This carte-de-visite shows a very young Union cavalryman posed next to a chair in a photographer’s studio, wearing his mounted jacket and forage cap, and holding a small pistol at his side. The card… (P14029). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF STAGE COACH
This unique image shows a two- horse drawn stage coach with nine men and a young boy posing in and around it. It is stopped in front of a wooden structure with porch on a dirt road. Boy is to the far… (965-04). Learn More »
$220.00
Originally $250.00
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SIGNED SEATED VIEW OF 4TH MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRYMAN
Image shows Private Alfred G. Latkin seated with one arm resting on a table. His dark forage cap sits on the table next to his arm. Visible on the crown are crossed sabers with a Company letter… (450-182). Learn More »
STANDING VIEW OF 35TH MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN
Image shows Charles F. Williams in the uniform of a 2nd Lieutenant standing beside a low table on which his dark slouch hat leans against a book. Williams wears a dark frock coat with light trousers.… (450-180). Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES DEVENS
Image shows Devin in the uniform of a brigadier general with one hand thrust in his coat a la Napoleon. The General is posed with his slouch hat in his lap. Bottom of mount has period ink inscription… (1041-267). Learn More »
CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF A MOUNTED APACHE NAMED “SERGEANT FRANK”
Image shows a mounted Apache Indian in left profile. He is posed in an open field in front of a hill with a small house at its base. Card meas. approx. 5.00 x 5.00 inches with the square image meas.… (561-20). Learn More »
$75.00
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CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF A MOUNTED COWBOY
Image shows a cowboy in right profile mounted on his horse and posed in an open field bordered by a rail fence. Card meas. approx. 4.25 x 6.50 inches with a circle approx. 3.00 inches across at center… (561-25). Learn More »
$65.00
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REAL PHOTO POSTCARD OF THREE UNDERAGE COWBOYS HAVING A DRINKING PARTY
Image shows three very young cowboys that can’t be more than 16 years old. They sit around a table on which are two open bottles. The oldest of the three is sitting on the table. He wears a light… (561-18). Learn More »
$35.00
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UNION ARMY AMBULANCE CORPS WAGONS AT BELLE PLAIN LANDING MAY 1864
Scenes of Civil War army camps and depots often give a real chance at seeing army life up close, in detail, and unposed as men go about their tasks unaware of the camera. Sometimes identified as a… (1054-688). Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN MARSHALL JONES
Image shows Jones from the waist up in a three-quarter right profile wearing the uniform of a Confederate General. Image is clear with very good contrast. Bottom of mount has “J. M. JONES” in… (998-2145). Learn More »
$1,250.00
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RARE 1862 OUTDOOR VIEW OF CARLISLE BARRACKS, PENNSYLVANIA WITH DEDICATION
Image is dominated by a long two story brick or stone building along the right side of the image. The building has three doors along its length and three chimney's protruding from the roof. This is… (945-74). Learn More »
BUST VIEW CDV OF SENATOR STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS
Image shows “The Little Giant” as Douglas was known in a dark civilian suit as he appeared around 1860. In fact the image has a back mark by J. CARBUTT of CHICAGO. Image is clean and clear with… (930-22). Learn More »
CDV OF 13TH CONNECTICUT LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND FAMILY
Very nice view of Lt. Col. Alexander Warner and his family. The Lt. Col. is seated with his wife standing next to him and their 5 or 6 year old son standing between the Col.’s legs. Warner wears a… (1054-815). Learn More »
$225.00
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2020 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY OF MILITARY HISTORIANS
The next annual meeting will be held in Princeton, NJ, April 23rd - 26th, 2020. See the flier above for information regarding where to stay (the Crowne Palaza Hotel), a daily itinerary, and who to contact for additional… . Learn More »
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