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SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

This is a lovely sixth plate ambrotype of two young sisters, Blanche and Gertrude Petrie. Blanche, the elder sister, is seated in the photographer’s chair. Gertrude stands next to her. Both sisters… (1221-36). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED VOL. 2 COOKE’S CAVALRY TACTICS, POSSIBLY LT. EZRA PECK, CO. D, 8th NY CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED VOL. 2 COOKE’S CAVALRY TACTICS, POSSIBLY LT. EZRA PECK, CO. D, 8th NY CAVALRY

This is an 1861 copy of “Cavalry Tactics or Regulations for the Instruction, Formations, and Movements, of the Cavalry of the Army and Volunteers of the United States” by Phillip St. George Cooke,… (1254-07). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL McCLELLAN AND “LADY”

CDV OF GENERAL McCLELLAN AND “LADY”

This is a studio view with the General standing and his wife, Ellen Marcy seated with hands in lap. McClellan wears a double-breasted coat with shoulder straps. He has his hand tucked into the coat… (1254-94). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL IRWIN McDOWELL

CDV OF GENERAL IRWIN McDOWELL

This is a very nice outdoor, camp view of McDowell in uniform. He wears a double-breasted coat with shoulder straps. He is recorded sitting on a camp stool in front of his tent. Clear image with very… (1254-84). Learn More »

BENJAMIN CROWNINSHIELD’S COPY OF MCCLELLAN’S CAVALRY MANUAL

BENJAMIN CROWNINSHIELD’S COPY OF MCCLELLAN’S CAVALRY MANUAL

Crowninshield was an officer the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry and later wrote its regimental history. Member of a socially prominent Boston “brahmin” family and Harvard-educated, he enlisted in the… (1254-06). Learn More »


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VERY SCARCE US GOVERNMENT PURCHASE MERRILL RIFLE

This Merrill breechloading rifle is one of just 566 contracted for by the US government in December 1861 and delivered from August through December 1862, inspected and marked by Zadock Butt, and known to have been issued to several Union regiments,… (490-7012). Learn More »

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