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 LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

This is a miniature top hat molded from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat has a bit of a flare to it, so it may… (1202-139). Learn More »

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

This fantastic painting is oil on canvas and meas. approx. 35.00 x 39.00 inches framed. The subject is an unknown Union lieutenant colonel from the Philadelphia area. He wears a dark blue… (L15593). Learn More »

$2,500.00
Originally $5,000.00

G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This is a miniature G.A.R. uniform dress hat made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat… (1202-141). Learn More »

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This miniature brimmed hat was made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat still shows some… (1202-142). Learn More »

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular tourist souvenirs in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of President Grant still showing some… (1202-136). Learn More »

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

A blank ink silhouette of Mr. Lincoln is framed in an oval by small ink drawn hash marks on what looks like parchment paper. The wooden black and gilt frame measures approximately 4.75 inches by 3.75… (490-6352). Learn More »

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

This is a framed etching by Adelbart Volck, from his “Confederate War Etchings,” originally published in 1863, and has a notation at bottom of the page mount: “Butler at New Orleans,” though… (490-6205). Learn More »

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

On yellowing paper, measuring 6.5” x 9.25. Mounted on heavy card, w/gilt trim, matted in black and cream, in heavy black wooden frame, ornately trimmed. W/white card backing, fastened with gray… (490-6354). Learn More »

GRANT LEAVES THE WILDERNESS MAY 7, 1864, BY FREDERICK RAY

GRANT LEAVES THE WILDERNESS MAY 7, 1864, BY FREDERICK RAY

Artist Frederick Ray (1920-2001) is perhaps best known for his popular comic book art that included subjects like Superman and Batman, but he had a strong interest in historical subjects, both… (141-85). Learn More »

1866 ROGERS GROUP: TAKING THE OATH AND DRAWING RATIONS

1866 ROGERS GROUP: TAKING THE OATH AND DRAWING RATIONS

John Rogers (1829-1904) produced a number of monumental sculptures on commission, but is best known for his series of some 85 “Rogers Groups.” Produced from 1859 to 1902 and supplied in plaster… (M26078). Learn More »

$750.00
Originally $975.00

CURRIER COLOR LITHOGRAPH: “MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT…GENERAL IN CHIEF, UNITED STATES ARMY.THE HERO OF CHIPPEWA, LUNDY’S LANE AND VERA CRUZ.”

CURRIER COLOR LITHOGRAPH: “MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT…GENERAL IN CHIEF, UNITED STATES ARMY.THE HERO OF CHIPPEWA, LUNDY’S LANE AND VERA CRUZ.”

Published by N. Currier, New York. Framed in plain black painted wood, 15” x 20.5, w/ wood backing and string wire. Interior lithograph, 11” x 13.25. Color Lithograph depicts Gen. Scott reviewing… (1032-157). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

FRAMED ENGRAVING “LIEUT. THOMAS J. JACKSON AND HIS FAMILY / (“STONEWALL” JACKSON)”

FRAMED ENGRAVING “LIEUT. THOMAS J. JACKSON AND HIS FAMILY / (“STONEWALL” JACKSON)”

“Proof” engraving by William Sartain. Published by Bradley & Co. Publishers, Phila, 1866. Framed in brown wooden frame, 31.75 x 26”, with interior gilt trim, w/ black paper backing &… (1032-169). Learn More »

$1,600.00
Originally $2,000.00

MEXICAN WAR COLORED LITHOGRAPH - “MONTEREY, FROM INDEPENDENCE HILL, IN THE REAR OF BISHOP’S PALACE.”

MEXICAN WAR COLORED LITHOGRAPH - “MONTEREY, FROM INDEPENDENCE HILL, IN THE REAR OF BISHOP’S PALACE.”

By D.F. Whiting. Published by G. & W. Endicott, New York, 1847. Framed in black painted wood, 20.5” 17.5, w/wood backing and hang-wire. Lithograph depicts Gen. Winfield Scott’s position at… (1032-160). Learn More »

$280.00
Originally $350.00

PENCIL DRAWING OF A SIEGE GUN POSSIBLY IN CHARLESTON HARBOR

PENCIL DRAWING OF A SIEGE GUN POSSIBLY IN CHARLESTON HARBOR

This pencil drawing shows a large Parrot gun propped up in a timber frame to fire at a high angle. Sandbags are piled about, but the frame is more for displaying the tube at fighting angle than… (1054-839). Learn More »

$95.00
Originally $135.00

PEN AND INK DRAWING - THE ELEMENTS OF A SIEGE

PEN AND INK DRAWING - THE ELEMENTS OF A SIEGE

A nice pen and ink drawing of the elements of Civil War siege works. A shovel is shown leaning against two gabions (wicker baskets to be filled with dirt to quickly erect breastworks.) Others on… (1054-838). Learn More »

$87.50
Originally $125.00

FANTASTIC FRAMED DRAWING OF THE BATTLE OF DRAINSVILLE DONE BY GETTYSBURG CARTOGRAPHER EMMOR B. COPE

FANTASTIC FRAMED DRAWING OF THE BATTLE OF DRAINSVILLE DONE BY GETTYSBURG CARTOGRAPHER EMMOR B. COPE

This wonderful and detailed drawing shows the meeting engagement on December 20, 1861 between a brigade of Pennsylvania Reserve regiments under Brig. Gen. E. O. C. Ord and a mixed Confederate force… (1054-2733). Learn More »

$3,150.00
Originally $4,500.00

NATHANIEL CURRIER LITHOGRAPH, “THE GALLANT CHARGE OF THE KENTUCKY CAVALRY UNDER COL. MARSHALL, AT THE BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, FEB. 23, 1847”

NATHANIEL CURRIER LITHOGRAPH, “THE GALLANT CHARGE OF THE KENTUCKY CAVALRY UNDER COL. MARSHALL, AT THE BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, FEB. 23, 1847”

Published by N. Currier, New York, 1847.  Colored lithograph measures 9.25 x 13.5, mounted in period brown wooden frame, 16.25 x 12.5., w/ wooden backing and hang-wire. Exhibits slight water staining… (160-101). Learn More »

GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING LITHOGRAPH BY BERNHARDT WALL

GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING LITHOGRAPH BY BERNHARDT WALL

Ca. 1918. Black and white litho, measuring 18 x 12”, double matted in red and beige, mounted on heavy white card, with shrink wrapping. Signed in lower right corner by Bernhardt Wall, a prominent… (557-05). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $350.00

GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING LITHOGRAPH BY BERNARDT WALL

GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING LITHOGRAPH BY BERNARDT WALL

Black and white lithograph, measuring 12 x 18”,  double matted in red and white, and mounted in heavy white card with shrink wrapping. “Bernhardt Wall/ 1918/ Copyright” in lower right corner.… (557-04). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $350.00

MIKE MCAFEE DRAWING:  REVOLUTIONARY WAR MARINE

MIKE MCAFEE DRAWING: REVOLUTIONARY WAR MARINE

This is an original Mike McAfee framed watercolor.  Mike McAfee was the former curator for the West Point Museum who passed away in 2019.  He is a famed writer, collector of Civil War photography,… (10-1969). Learn More »

$245.00
Originally $350.00


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WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD

This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a small, dark blue colored, wool kepi, suited for a… (526-68). Learn More »

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