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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 »
EXTRAORDINARY GETTYSBURG RELIC – ID DISC WITH KEARNY HANGER – GARRISON ALLRED, 20th INDIANA, DROPPED AT GETTYSBURG, KIA AT TOTOPOTOMOY
This exceptional piece is wholly unique among Gettysburg artifacts. Garrison Allred was a 19-year-old farmer from Tippecanoe, Indiana when he enlisted on August 22, 1862. That same day, he mustered… (2024-1700). Learn More »
$2,500.00
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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
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 »
WONDERFUL ZOUAVE FIGUREHEAD CARVED PIPE, JOSIAH JONES, 6th MASS AND 6th N.H.
A beautiful briarwood carved pipe in the form of a zouave soldier’s or officer’s head- a fitting martial motif for Josiah N. Jones, soldier with a taste for adventure and aggressiveness in the… (302-119). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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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 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
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 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 »
GROUP OF FOUR 1870’S “FIGURE ENHANCERS”
Group of four 1870s ‘Figure Enhancers’ – An unusual and rare false bosom and three bustles from the Texas Civil War Museum. A. Quilted cotton bustle pad. Elongated kidney shape covered with… (1307-27). Learn More »
$250.00
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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
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
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 »
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A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE
British artillery carbines were used by both Confederate cavalry and infantry: in October 1862 Jeb Stuart wanted to exchange rifles carried by some his troopers for “Enfield carbines (artillery) in the hands of our infantry.” This is one of just… (846-571). Learn More »
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