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BUST VIEW OF SOUTHERN “FIRE EATER” LOUIS T. WIGFALL – LATER A CONFEDERATE GENERAL

BUST VIEW OF SOUTHERN “FIRE EATER” LOUIS T. WIGFALL – LATER A CONFEDERATE GENERAL

Vignette bust image CDV showing Wigfall in a dark civilian suit. Clarity and contrast are good as are the mount and paper. Reverse has a photographer’s imprint for QUINBY & CO… CHARLESTON,… (1138-555). Learn More »

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL GABRIEL J. RAINS

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL GABRIEL J. RAINS

Three-quarter lithograph view of Rains in early Federal uniform. Image is clear with good contrast and some light foxing. Photographer’s backmark, E. & H.T. Anthony, New York. Gabriel James… (1138-464). Learn More »

CDV PORTRAIT OF THE C.S.S. ALABAMA

CDV PORTRAIT OF THE C.S.S. ALABAMA

Horizontal view of the C.S.S. Alabama at sea. Lithograph of ship in high seas at full sail. Clear image with good contrast. Printed title on right edge of mount. This "printed title" portion of mount… (1138-1484). Learn More »

CDV PORTRAIT OF THE C.S.S. ALABAMA

CDV PORTRAIT OF THE C.S.S. ALABAMA

Horizontal view of the C.S.S. Alabama at sea. Lithograph created to look like a framed portrait. Oval "frame" has gold highlights. Clear image with good contrast. Photographer's backmark: Brady's… (1138-1482). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL R.S. EWELL

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL R.S. EWELL

This carte de viste is a bust view of Ewell in uniform. He is wearing a Confederate frock coat with General’s collar insignia. Image is light. Reverse has no photographer’s imprint. Richard… (1138-134). Learn More »


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MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL

Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning of the Mexican-American War, he was assigned to… (870-63). Learn More »

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