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REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD COLONIAL WOOD DRINKING HORN

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD COLONIAL WOOD DRINKING HORN

A cone-shaped turned wood drinking horn with simple, narrow, flat iron hook riveted at the top edge to serve as a belt clip. This is 7-3/4” tall and measures 2-1/4” edge to edge at the top. This… (1289-113). Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD COLONIAL TURNED HORN DRINKING VESSEL

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD COLONIAL TURNED HORN DRINKING VESSEL

A cone-shaped turned drinking horn made of horn, with a simple, narrow, flat iron hook riveted at the top edge to serve as a belt clip. This measures about 8-1/2” long, with prominent tip, and is… (1289-111). Learn More »

OUTSTANDING ISSUE BLANKET WITH SOLDIER ART  ID'D TO 1ST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRYMAN

OUTSTANDING ISSUE BLANKET WITH SOLDIER ART ID'D TO 1ST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRYMAN

This is a standard Federal issue blanket that has been cut down by the soldier and decorated with corps badges, his name and where he was at the time he applied the decoration. There is a lot to cover… (1179-468). Learn More »

WILLIAM TAFT TIN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PLATE WITH PERIOD SCRAP BOOK

WILLIAM TAFT TIN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PLATE WITH PERIOD SCRAP BOOK

This historic plate pictures all Republican Presidential Nominees from 1856 through 1908. A classic political plate issued for during the 1908 campaign of Republican nominees William Howard Taft for… (2026-233). Learn More »

$165.00
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THREE LATE 19TH CENTURY HAIR COMBS

THREE LATE 19TH CENTURY HAIR COMBS

Group of three late 19th century hair combs from the Texas Civil War Museum, consisting of one made from faux tortoise shell in the Spanish style with five teeth, measuring 4" x 4½"; one made of faux… (1307-30). Learn More »

LOT OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JEWELRY AND TRIMMING

LOT OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JEWELRY AND TRIMMING

A mixed lot of late 19th century jewelry and trimming from the Texas Civil War Museum, consisting of the following: A 40" strand of small oval beads, possibly from a melon, that have dyed a dark… (1307-31). Learn More »

PAIR OF HAND-KNITTED LACE STOCKINGS

PAIR OF HAND-KNITTED LACE STOCKINGS

A pair of hand-knitted lace stockings from the Texas Civil War Museum. The stockings are knitted with very fine linen yarn at a gauge of 24 stitches/inch. The legs of the stockings are knit in a… (1307-32). Learn More »

$85.00
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CIRCA 1880S PARASOL

CIRCA 1880S PARASOL

Simple and functional 1880s parasol from the Texas Civil War Museum. The ecru plain-weave cotton covered is accented with hand-worked entredeux at the top of the 1¾" hem. Self-fabric ruffle at base… (1307-28). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BLANKET

CIVIL WAR BLANKET

Blankets were items of military issue during the Civil War, but the wave of new volunteers both north and south overwhelmed recruiting services who scrambled to acquire and issue anything suitable… (1314-03). Learn More »

LARGE EMBROIDERED IVORY SILK PIANO SHAWL

LARGE EMBROIDERED IVORY SILK PIANO SHAWL

This large embroidered ivory silk piano shawl, from the Texas Civil War Museum, is lavishly embellished with a deep fringe. The square center section has rounded corners and is heavily embroidered in… (1307-29). Learn More »

1890S CREAM SILK SATIN DRESS WITH BEADED BODICE AND TRAINED SKIRT

1890S CREAM SILK SATIN DRESS WITH BEADED BODICE AND TRAINED SKIRT

This 1890s cream silk satin dress with beaded bodice and trained skirt, from the Texas Civil War Museum, could have been worn as a reception dress, an evening dress, or a wedding gown. The… (1307-33). Learn More »

C1800 BLACK SILK SHIRTWAIST BODICE & SKIRT

C1800 BLACK SILK SHIRTWAIST BODICE & SKIRT

A black silk shirtwaist bodice and skirt, c.1900, from the Texas Civil War Museum.  The bodice is styled with a blouson silhouette that is adjusted at the waist with a waist stay. The asymmetrical… (1307-38). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-ERA PICCOLO WITH ORIGINAL CASE

CIVIL WAR-ERA PICCOLO WITH ORIGINAL CASE

This piccolo is an example of a musical wind instrument as used during the Civil War-era. This piece measures approximately 11.5” long and is made of mahogany and ivory. One end is stoppered with a… (169-622). Learn More »

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 »


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