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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 »

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 »

CIRCA 1870-1880 WOMAN’S BLACK VELVET FANCHON

CIRCA 1870-1880 WOMAN’S BLACK VELVET FANCHON

Woman’s black velvet fanchon c.1870-1880, mounted on a wire frame. Black silk velvet is gathered over the flared brim and the flat band base. A cluster of flowers and leaves in shades of gold and… (1307-10). Learn More »

VERY PRETTY CIRCA 1830 CASED ENGLISH GOLD PLATED SHOE AND KNEE (BREECHES) BUCKLES

VERY PRETTY CIRCA 1830 CASED ENGLISH GOLD PLATED SHOE AND KNEE (BREECHES) BUCKLES

Housed in a forest green, gilt blind-stamped case lined in blue velvet with blue silk lining in the top, these elegant gold plated English shoe and knee buckles date about 1830 or so and were likely… (2022-751). Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $395.00

MODEL 1904 CURRY COMB

MODEL 1904 CURRY COMB

The M1904 curry comb was used during the Indian Wars period and into World War I, although the military switched from black leather to russet horse equipment around 1903, which coincided with the… (172-6093). Learn More »

PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA WOOL SOCKS

PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA WOOL SOCKS

Socks are in excellent condition. The wool is “scratchy” and has a few scattered spots, but no holes.  Machine woven with top edge rolled over and hand stitched down. 19th Century socks are not… (1202-1048). Learn More »


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CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA

Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and wallet, though an enlisted man, seeking something nicer… (1052-139). Learn More »

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