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“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY
Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry. His service term was… (2024-1281). Learn More »
$295.00
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EXCELLENT “HOUSEWIFE” WITH ORIGINAL CONTENTS
This period sewing kit comes to us in a very nice condition. The exterior is finished in a textured black leather with gold silk ribbon borders. As is typical of age and use, the outer portion… (2024-2101). Learn More »
$225.00
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CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY
Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358). Learn More »
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… (1202-128). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT WITH REGIMENTAL BADGE
This small soldier’s sewing kit, popularly known as a “housewife” in Civil War camp jargon, is made of a red wool, with the edges bound in a light green, which might be a faded light blue, and… (1179-548). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERIOD CHILD’S SILK DRESS
Plaid silk cuff details, pockets, and collar adorn faded black silk on this child’s frock. Although the silk of the dress is shattered in many places, this is a great example of a dress which would… (2022-1011). Learn More »
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 »
INTERESTING KNITTED COMFORTER NAMED TO CAPTAIN E. BLACKMAR
Hand knit comforter meas. 61.00 x 52.00 inches. It is made of alternating stripes using various shades of red wool yarn. Worked into the central stripe in dark brown yarn is “CAPT. E.… (1179-228). Learn More »
WHITE COTTON CHEMISE C. 1863-1868
White cotton chemise with band neckline and center front opening. The sleeves are cut in one-piece with the body of the chemise; there is slight shaping at the side seams. Machine-made Swiss… (742-84). Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $80.00
WOMEN’S WHITE COTTON DRAWERS C. 1855-1860, WITH C1870S COTTON PETTICOAT
Well-worn, pieced, patched and mended pair of women’s drawers. Entirely hand-sewn with characteristic mid-19th century construction. Separate legs are attached to a fitted waistband with china… (742-55). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $100.00
COPPER SILK PEPLUM FROM DRESS C. 1865-1870
Deep copper silk faille peplum trimmed with matching silk taffeta trim and twisted cord. The peplum is attached to a belt stiffened with crinoline and is lined in glazed cotton. … (742-49). Learn More »
$25.00
Originally $50.00
COTTON PETTICOAT
Cotton petticoat c.1870s styled with a flat front and stroke gathers creating fullness in the back. Narrow waistband measures ½" high and 25" in circumference and fastens with a brass hook-and-eye… (742-106). Learn More »
$25.00
Originally $50.00
UNDATED AND UNSIGNED VICTORIAN SAMPLER
Item meas. approx. 16.50 x 9.50 inches and consists of a linen cheesecloth type material with several rows of letters and numbers. Across the top is the alphabet from “A-U” in uppercase letters… (179-1055). Learn More »
STAFFORD BROTHERS SOFT ENAMELED THREAD BOX
Paste board box has label on top that reads, “STAFFORD BROTHERS SOFT ENAMELED THREAD / ONE DOZEN / SUPERIOR FINISH / WARRANTED 200 YARDS / FOR HAND OR MACHINE SEWING”. Image of a mill or factory… (1041-441). Learn More »
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EXCELLENT PAIR OF US BOOTEES/BROGANS
This original pair of standard issue Jefferson Booties, often called “Brogans”, come to us in a virtually pristine condition relative to their age and materials of composition. Showing no signs of outright damage, they do feature some very minor… (490-7151). Learn More »
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