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CIVIL WAR MESS CHEST, COMPANY G 6th MASSACHUSETTS VOL. MILITIA

CIVIL WAR MESS CHEST, COMPANY G 6th MASSACHUSETTS VOL. MILITIA

This Civil War mess chest was stenciled twice on the underside of the lid by William Boyd Tingley, the wagoner of Company G of the 6th Mass Volunteer Militia, who was probably charged with… (1202-869). Learn More »

1840-1860 BLUE PLAID WINTER CLOAK

1840-1860 BLUE PLAID WINTER CLOAK

1840-1860 Blue plaid winter cloak from the Texas Civil War Museum, previously part of the Tasha Tudor Collection. The cloak is styled with a calf-length body, an attached hip length cape, a wide… (1307-35). Learn More »

ELEGANT 1870’S GREEN SILK DRESS

ELEGANT 1870’S GREEN SILK DRESS

An elegant 1870s green silk dress, with two bodices, overskirt, and skirt, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The dress is monochromatic, with the emphasis on the excellent draping and embellishments.… (1307-36). Learn More »

GROUP OF THREE 1880’S-1890’S BLACK SILK BODICES

GROUP OF THREE 1880’S-1890’S BLACK SILK BODICES

Group of three 1880s-1890s black silk bodices from the Texas Civil War Museum. Although black is traditionally associated with mourning, black was also a fashion color. 1307-37a is a stylish jacket… (1307-37). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROSSER'S MAGNIFYING GLASS FROM THE WILLIAM (BILL) TURNER COLLECTION

CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROSSER'S MAGNIFYING GLASS FROM THE WILLIAM (BILL) TURNER COLLECTION

This small but extraordinary object, a "loupe" was once owned by General Thomas Lafayette Rosser, the larger-than-life Virginia Confederate patriot. Please click on this link (Thomas Lafayette Rosser… (1266-981). Learn More »

TWO BLACK SILK PALETOTS

TWO BLACK SILK PALETOTS

Two black silk paletots from the Texas Civil War Museum 1307-39a – A dramatic, elegant, and unusual paletot made entirely of panels of narrow black silk braid sewn into a complicated design of… (1307-39). Learn More »

1858-1863 PLAID SILK DRESS – SKIRT, DAY & EVENING BODICES & MATCHING FICHU

1858-1863 PLAID SILK DRESS – SKIRT, DAY & EVENING BODICES & MATCHING FICHU

1858-1863 Plaid silk dress with day and evening bodices, matching fichu, and skirt from the Texas Civil War Museum. The dress is made from a lightweight plaid silk taffeta in gold, light gray blue,… (1307-40). Learn More »

CIRCA 1863-1865 DEEP LILAC AND WHITE TRANSLUCENT SILK TAFFETA DRESS

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 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 »

LITTLE GIRL’S TOMATO RED SILK DRESS

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

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

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

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

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 »

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL

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 »

$450.00
ON HOLD

WOMEN’S UCV SASH BUCKLE

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… (2025-3506). Learn More »

GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON

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

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

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

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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