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C1820 SPECTACLES
Pair of gold color metal spectacles. Probably American c. 1820. Oval lenses and early, non-sliding temples. This is the typical eyeware used in early 19th century homes. … (1239-120). Learn More »
$20.00
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WINE COLORED C. MID-LATE 1880S 3 PIECE TRAVELING ENSEMBLE
A majestic 3-piece traveling ensemble, c. mid-late 1880s, from the Texas Civil War Museum, consisting of a two-piece bustle dress and a matching jacket. The dress is made of wine-colored silk satin… (1307-47). Learn More »
1880S WOMAN’S QUILTED SILK WRAPPER
1880s Woman’s quilted silk wrapper from the Texas Civil War Museum. The wrapper is made of embroidered aqua and brown lightweight silk taffeta, fully-lined in aqua silk, and partially wadded with… (1307-45). Learn More »
C1890-1900 PETITE SHEER IVORY NET AND LACE LINGERIE DRESS
Young lady’s or petite woman’s sheer ivory net and lace lingerie dress c.1890-1900 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The dress is made from fine cotton net, embellished with floral patterns created… (1307-44). Learn More »
AMERICAN MILITARY TIN CUP – MARKED “US”
Another in the progression of cups introduced around 1900, this pattern of US Army Mess Cup is clearly embossed with a ¾” high “US” in the bottom of the cup. Generally believed to have been… (1202-1379). Learn More »
$65.00
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WOOD YARN NEEDLE WITH INSCRIPTION: DR. ALEXANDER McDONALD DAVISON
This flat wooden yarn needle carries an old ink inscription on each side that was intended to freshen an older pencil inscription. One side reads: “For net a bird net or hammock / large mesh.” The… (1266-297). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”
This issue blanket measures approximately 71” wide and 83” long, making it just a tad larger than a sampling of eighteen blankets made for the Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, which ranged… (1273-63). Learn More »
STENCIL ID’D CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH CORPS BADGES
This Civil War US issue blanket is in excellent condition, retains its original gray color to the body and the black color in the end stripes, along with its three-line open ended, chainstitched US… (1273-60). Learn More »
1ST MAINE CAVALRYMAN’S RAZOR
A horn-handled razor cased in a sewn brown leather tube with removable plug at one end, 7” long and 1-1/4” in diameter. The tube was lightly carved with a pair of crossed sabers, edges down, with… (302-118). Learn More »
ELEGANT C1890 WOMAN’S TWO-PIECE MAUVE FIGURED SILK RECEPTION DRESS
A feminine and elegant woman’s two-piece mauve figured silk reception dress c.1890, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The jacquard fabric is woven with narrow stripes alternating with strips of… (1307-43). Learn More »
C1862-1863 AMETHYST PURPLE RIBBED WATERED SILK MOIRÉ DRESS
Woman’s amethyst purple ribbed watered silk moiré dress, c. 1862-1863, trimmed with aubergine silk taffeta ruching, originally from the Tasha Tudor collection, loaned to Colonial Williamsburg, and… (1307-42). Learn More »
REMARKABLE 89TH NY VETERAN RIBBON THROW QUILT
This absolutely unique item is composed of twenty-nine veteran ribbons associated with the 89th New York Infantry. Twenty-five of the ribbons are attributed to annual reunion events, while one is a… (2026-999). Learn More »
$395.00
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THREE-DRAW COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS
This antique optical instrument from the mid-19th century is a very appealing, three-draw collapsible telescope/spyglass in very good condition. Made of brass, this device is constructed with three… (179-1300). Learn More »
$155.00
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COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (2025-3042). Learn More »
C. 1880 BONNET WITH GOLD LACE OF METAL THREAD, AND DARK BURGUNDY VELVET BANDS
A dramatic bonnet c. 1880 that makes a statement about the fashionable woman who wore it, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The brim is covered with pleated and ruched bands of rich dark burgundy… (1307-58). Learn More »
C1862-1864 SPOON BONNET OF BLUE SILK TAFFETA
A wonderful example of a very fashionable spoon bonnet c.1862-1864, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from iridescent cornflower blue silk taffeta mounted on a buckram frame. The… (1307-62). Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
CIRCA 1880 BLACK SILK VELVET BONNET
Charming black silk velvet bonnet c.1880 with feathers from the Texas Civil War Museum. This demure little bonnet is made from rich black silk velvet that is gathered and ruched into an appealing… (1307-61). Learn More »
CIRCA 1855-1865 STRAW HAT
Straw hat c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from very fine straw plait, styled with low crown and a wide brim. The brim is finished with a decorative woven straw edging. A… (1307-60). Learn More »
FASHIONABLE DRAWN SILK BONNET, C. 1855-1865
Fashionable drawn silk bonnet c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from light olive colored silk taffeta, trimmed with wide copper silk taffeta ribbon. The silk is drawn… (1307-59). Learn More »
ID DISC PRESENTED AT MUSTER OUT TO CAPTAIN PATRICK SMITH, 2nd PA RESERVES, COMPANY K
The men of the Pennsylvania Reserves Division were among the most respected and effective troops in the Army of the Potomac, seeing service through some of the most arduous combat in the Eastern… (2026-31). Learn More »
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PROMOTED CAPTAIN ON THE SPOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF BENTONVILLE - THE EFFECTS OF DWIGHT DIVINE
This grouping includes a Kepi, a greatcoat, a sash and a pair of "full dress" epaulettes all belonging to 2nd Lieutenant to Major Dwight Divine, 143rd New York Infantry. For the history of the 143rd New York infantry please follow this link… (1268-309). Learn More »
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