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CIVIL WAR BLANKET ISSUED BY THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS TO ITS TROOPS
Blanket is made of a dark brown wool with red end stripes approx. 2.50 inches wide. Overall length is 77 inches with a width of 64 inches. The condition of the blanket is excellent. There does not… (1179-167). 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 »
INTERESTING KNITTED COMFORTER NAMED TO CAPTAIN E. BLACKMAR
Hand knit comforter meas. 61.00 x 52.00 inches. It is made of alternating stripes using various shades of red wool yarn. Worked into the central stripe in dark brown yarn is “CAPT. E.… (1179-228). Learn More »
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOMEMADE SADDLE VALISE USED BY 31ST MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER WITH TAG FROM FAMILY
This handsewn canvas valise was made for George V. Bristol when he served as a lieutenant in the 31st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Bristol, whose profession was "merchant tailor," may well have… (1179-296). Learn More »
TRAVELING COT WITH BAG ID TO A MEMBER OF GENERAL BURNSIDES STAFF WHO EARNED TWO BREVET PROMOTIONS FOR MERITORIOUS AND GALLANT SERVICE
This interesting item belonged to Lieutenant Robert Hale Ives Goddard who served as an aid-de-camp to Major General Ambrose Burnside and later rose to major and lieutenant colonel for gallant and… (1179-292). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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WHITE COTTON CHEMISE C. 1863-1868
White cotton chemise with band neckline and center front opening. The sleeves are cut in one-piece with the body of the chemise; there is slight shaping at the side seams. Machine-made Swiss… (742-84). Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $80.00
WOMEN’S WHITE COTTON DRAWERS C. 1855-1860, WITH C1870S COTTON PETTICOAT
Well-worn, pieced, patched and mended pair of women’s drawers. Entirely hand-sewn with characteristic mid-19th century construction. Separate legs are attached to a fitted waistband with china… (742-55). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $100.00
COPPER SILK PEPLUM FROM DRESS C. 1865-1870
Deep copper silk faille peplum trimmed with matching silk taffeta trim and twisted cord. The peplum is attached to a belt stiffened with crinoline and is lined in glazed cotton. … (742-49). Learn More »
$25.00
Originally $50.00
COTTON PETTICOAT
Cotton petticoat c.1870s styled with a flat front and stroke gathers creating fullness in the back. Narrow waistband measures ½" high and 25" in circumference and fastens with a brass hook-and-eye… (742-106). Learn More »
$25.00
Originally $50.00
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 »
LARGE MINOR’S PATENT TIN FOLDING POCKET LANTERN DATED 1865
This folding lantern is taller and wider than those usually encountered. It has the original Mica windows, Japanned finish and a painted gold stencil maker’s mark. The item is made to collapses down… (2022-631). Learn More »
INSCRIBED WARTIME 18th CORPS 2nd DIVISION STAFF CORPS BADGE OF MAJOR HENRY NOYES, 148th NY, AND A.A. INSPECTOR GENERAL, WIA COLD HARBOR
This inscribed corps badge dates between June and October 1864, between the introduction of the badge and the owner’s posting to divisional staff, and his promotion to colonel of the 38th USCT in… (480-190). Learn More »
$2,880.00
Originally $3,200.00
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 »
IMPRESSIVE CAVALRY OFFICER’S BREASTBAND, STANDING MARTINGALE
This would make a great addition to a cavalry officer’s display. The breastplate (breast band) is wide, painted yellow in a soft mellow tone, and has black leather edging around a central leather… (490-2561). Learn More »
$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00
BEAUTIFUL CAVALRY OFFICER’S MARTINGALE
This elegant martingale is trimmed in yellow leather and would make an excellent addition to a cavalry officer’s display. All straps, loops, etc., are in place and secure. Set up as a running… (490-2560). Learn More »
$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00
BEAUTIFUL ANTIETAM PRESENTATION CANE
The presentation is relief carved in raised letters in three spirals winding downward on the cane. The first is in a swallowtail banner reading, “T.F. OVERINGTON. PHIL.” underneath which, in… (490-2641). Learn More »
IMPRESSIVE G.A.R. CANE FOR A VETERAN OF THE 121st NEW YORK
This is a wildly energetic cane profusely relief-carved in raised letters and designs spiraling down the shaft. The carving is forceful, apparently outrunning the carver’s spelling abilities at… (490-2642). Learn More »
GAR CARVED PRESENTATION CANE OF JOHN SWOVELAND OHIO CAVALRY
This is a carved wood cane, made in one piece with a handle, rectangular in cross section at the top, changing to round with spiral grooves and then simply round toward the bottom. The upper section… (1052-53). Learn More »
ADMIRAL DEWEY PHOTO ALBUM
Admiral George Dewey (1837-1917) was most famous for his 1898 destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay during the Spanish American War. His image became a patriotic representation of the U.S. as… (490-2936). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL JEWELER-MADE SILVER AND BLUE ENAMEL FIRST RHODE ISLAND DETACHED MILITIA BADGE
This silver badge is intricately engraved with a double border and bears the Rhode Island state seal at top: a blue enamel anchor underneath the motto “HOPE,” also in blue enamel, on a banderole,… (286-1088). Learn More »
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A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT
Dr. J. P. Rasser was contracted by the Confederacy and among his duties in Georgia was the examination of Conscripts for the Army. THE OVERCOAT or army great coat is certainly "Homespun" that is a woven woolen fabric originally made from homespun… (1268-706). Learn More »
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