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CIRCA 1863-1865 DEEP LILAC AND WHITE TRANSLUCENT SILK TAFFETA DRESS
1863-1865 deep lilac and white translucent silk taffeta dress with lilac sash and bows, probably for a petite young lady, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bodice ‘tis a puzzlement. The initial… (1307-41). Learn More »
GROUP OF C. 1870-1900 LACE COLLARS AND PAIR OF LACE MITTS
Group of three lace collars and one pair of lace mitts, c.1870-1900. A. A very nice standing lace collar and attached jabot made with linen thread and ivory silk tape. The standing portion of the… (1307-34). Learn More »
GROUP OF FOUR 1870’S “FIGURE ENHANCERS”
Group of four 1870s ‘Figure Enhancers’ – An unusual and rare false bosom and three bustles from the Texas Civil War Museum. A. Quilted cotton bustle pad. Elongated kidney shape covered with… (1307-27). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CAMP ART: CARVED PATRIOTIC RING: “LOOK OUT / APR 21” 1864”
This is an extremely well made and attractive ring made by a talented carver, showing on the flat top an American eagle with an inlaid eye and a silver shield on its chest, clutching arrows and olive… (1311-70). Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
TWO PIECE DRESS OF VELVET AND SILK SATIN
This dress from the Texas Civil War Museum is attributed to have been worn by Emma Gertrude Flower, daughter of Roswell Pettibone Flower, 30th Governor of New York. The two-piece dress is made of sage… (1307-23). Learn More »
$75.00
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LITTLE GIRL’S TOMATO RED SILK DRESS
A charming little girl’s tomato red silk dress from the Texas Civil War Museum. The dress is styled with a gathered front accented with bretelles gathered over the shoulders, a back closure with… (1307-19). Learn More »
SPECTACULAR THREE PIECE BLACK SILK SATIN ENSEMBLE
This spectacular three-piece black silk satin ensemble from the Texas Civil War Museum consists of an afternoon bodice, an evening bodice, and a skirt with train. Occasionally described in period… (1307-17). Learn More »
C1880 FORMAL GIRL’S DRESS OF IVORY SILK SATIN
This tiny, formal girl’s dress c.1880, from the Texas Civil War Museum, is made of ivory silk satin. It is embellished with multiple rows of shirring, unusual chemical lace trimming, silk moiré… (1307-20). Learn More »
CIRCA 1900 BLACK LEATHER LADIES’ SHOES
Sweet black leather shoes from the Texas Civil War Museum, styled with an elongated rounded toe and shaped 1¾" heel. The shoes have ribbon ties over the instep with a bow that fastens with a… (1307-21). Learn More »
A DELIGHTFULLY CHARMING C1886 – 1890 NATURAL COLOR SILK BUSTLE DRESS
In the mid-1890s, the prevailing fashion began to soften. Steel bustles began to be replaced with pillows; structured petticoats with tape ties create shaping. Additional fabric added to the front of… (1307-22). Learn More »
PACK OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD COMBS
These are pocket combs made of tortoise shell. Each one meas. approx. 3.50 inches long x 1.00 inch high. The package looks to have 6 combs still inside the original paper wrapper with two combs… (108-446). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $395.00
SOLD
WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL
These wartime medals were made in France and brought in through the blockade. According to the best modern study, by Pete Bertram in Confederate Numismatica, they show up in white metal, bronze,… (1311-48). Learn More »
VINTAGE ADVERTISING SHOE BRUSH FROM AMES SWORD COMPANY
This vintage shoe brush measures approximately 6” x 1.25” and about 1.5” high. Wood brush back dyed reddish-brown, varnished, and is marked in gold lettering: "Ames Sword Company. / Chicopee,… (2023-1390). Learn More »
$40.00
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WOMEN’S UCV SASH BUCKLE
Attractive two piece sash buckle with dark blue background and enamel CS flags on the front. Each piece measures approx. 1” x 1 ¼”. Has interlocking tongue and wreath. Each piece has a bar on… (2025-2506). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR GUTTA PERCHA INKWELL
This is a Civil War-era gutta percha inkwell. It has a screw-off top, has an oval-shaped body, and measures approximately 1 3/4” high including the top. Very good condition with no cracks or… (1268-238). Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
SOUVENIR LETTER OPENER – WOOD FROM HANCOCK HOUSE IN LEXINGTON, MASS
Offered here is a souvenir letter opener made from a piece of lathe recovered from the Hancock-Clarke House. The handle portion still retains an original nail. Written in ink on the handle is… (2022-612). Learn More »
$195.00
Originally $295.00
SOLD
GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON
This fascinating little group of items belonged to Dennis H. Smith who served nine months as a private in Company B, 28th Maine Infantry. Smith was born in Peru, Maine in March of 1843. At age 19 he… (2022-401). Learn More »
$1,250.00
Originally $1,950.00
UCV PENDANT & NECKLACE FEATURING JEFFERSON DAVIS’ DAUGHTER KNOWN AS WINNIE – MACON, GA, 1912
This small, heart-shaped pendant measures approx. 1” x ¼” in size, with a delicate link chain which is 10” in length measuring from the clasp to the pendant. Overall in very fine condition,… (2025-3554). Learn More »
GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS
Recently, the Horse Soldier acquired this lovely example of a women’s Civil War era silk taffeta gown in an iridescent green with slight hues of magenta and blue amongst the rivulets of fabric of… (2022-1084). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $325.00
1860-1870 WOMAN’S FANCHON CAP OR BONNET
1860-1870 woman’s fanchon cap or bonnet, a charming concoction of black velvet ribbon edged with fine white lace. A very similar cap can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,… (1307-09). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE
Material related to Civil War military Chaplains is extremely hard to find. This is a commercially produced “officer’s style” haversack with a great stencil in white on the reverse indicating its owner was the “Chaplain / 15th Regt’ / Vt.… (2025-1851). Learn More »
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