site search
online catalog
Personal Items
Showing 1 to 20 out of 203
REMARKABLE 89TH NY VETERAN RIBBON THROW QUILT
This absolutely unique item is composed of twenty-nine veteran ribbons associated with the 89th New York Infantry. Twenty-five of the ribbons are attributed to annual reunion events, while one is a… (2026-999). Learn More »
$395.00
SOLD
THREE-DRAW COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS
This antique optical instrument from the mid-19th century is a very appealing, three-draw collapsible telescope/spyglass in very good condition. Made of brass, this device is constructed with three… (179-1300). Learn More »
$155.00
ON HOLD
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… (2025-3042). Learn More »
C.1855-1865 BLACK LACE, RIBBON AND NET FANCY CAP
Exquisite black lace, ribbon, and net fancy cap c.1855-1865 from the Texas Civil war museum collection. The crown of the cap is made from black cotton bobbinet with a small scattered floral motif, and… (1307-57). Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
C. 1880 BONNET WITH GOLD LACE OF METAL THREAD, AND DARK BURGUNDY VELVET BANDS
A dramatic bonnet c. 1880 that makes a statement about the fashionable woman who wore it, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The brim is covered with pleated and ruched bands of rich dark burgundy… (1307-58). Learn More »
C1862-1864 SPOON BONNET OF BLUE SILK TAFFETA
A wonderful example of a very fashionable spoon bonnet c.1862-1864, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from iridescent cornflower blue silk taffeta mounted on a buckram frame. The… (1307-62). Learn More »
CIRCA 1880 BLACK SILK VELVET BONNET
Charming black silk velvet bonnet c.1880 with feathers from the Texas Civil War Museum. This demure little bonnet is made from rich black silk velvet that is gathered and ruched into an appealing… (1307-61). Learn More »
CIRCA 1855-1865 STRAW HAT
Straw hat c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from very fine straw plait, styled with low crown and a wide brim. The brim is finished with a decorative woven straw edging. A… (1307-60). Learn More »
FASHIONABLE DRAWN SILK BONNET, C. 1855-1865
Fashionable drawn silk bonnet c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from light olive colored silk taffeta, trimmed with wide copper silk taffeta ribbon. The silk is drawn… (1307-59). Learn More »
ID DISC PRESENTED AT MUSTER OUT TO CAPTAIN PATRICK SMITH, 2nd PA RESERVES, COMPANY K
The men of the Pennsylvania Reserves Division were among the most respected and effective troops in the Army of the Potomac, seeing service through some of the most arduous combat in the Eastern… (2026-31). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR RICHARDS’ PATENT MESS UTENSIL SET
William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7285). Learn More »
CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS SOUVENIR ASHTRAY
Miniature model of the Castillo de San Marcos fort cast in metal and originally sold as a souvenir ashtray. Worn felt liner glued to the bottom. A small, scalloped brass tag mounted on front reads,… (236-1276). Learn More »
EXTRA TALL TIN CUP FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is an interesting old “relic” from a local G.A.R. veterans’ post. This is a large Civil War-era heavy tin cup. It has a diameter of 4.5” and is 6” tall. It has soldered handle and… (1202-1024). Learn More »
C1870S-1880S DARK BURGUNDY VELVET FANCHON HAT
Charming dark burgundy velvet fanchon hat c.1870s-1880s from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from lustrous burgundy silk velvet. Large stiffened velvet loops accent the front of the hat.… (1307-49). Learn More »
C1875-1885 UNUSUAL AND VERY FASHIONABLE FANCHON BONNET
A striking, unusual, and very fashionable fanchon bonnet c.1875-1885 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made of copper wool felt. The front and sides on the bonnet are trimmed with… (1307-50). Learn More »
CHARMING WOVEN STRAW HAT, MID-19TH CENTURY
Charming woven straw hat from the Texas Civil War Museum. The low crowned hat is made from natural straw plait intertwined with very narrow avocado green ribbon that has been pleated and twisted into… (1307-51). Learn More »
GROUP OF THREE C1875-1910 GARMENTS – ONE CHEMISETTE AND TWO CAMISOLES
Group of three 1875-1910 garments, one chemisette and two camisoles, from the Texas Civil War Museum. Item 1307-25a - This 1870s-1880s cotton lace chemisette would look lovely under an open front… (1307-25). Learn More »
C1860-1860 WHITE COTTON LONGCLOTH NIGHTDRESS
A beautifully sewn white cotton longcloth nightdress, c.1860-1870, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The nightdress is styled with a V-shaped yoke in the front and back embellished with hand-worked… (1307-24). Learn More »
WOMAN’S WHITE WAIST OR BLOUSE
Woman’s white waist or blouse from the Texas Civil War Museum, made with a round neckline, long sleeves, and a back opening. The front of the waist is accented with 16 tiny tucks of graduated… (1307-26). Learn More »
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 »
Showing 1 to 20 out of 203
Most Popular
Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa »
Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. John Reynolds »
Selection Of Unframed Prints By Don Troiani »
Fine Condition Brass Infantry Bugle Insignia »
featured item
DASHING UNION CAPTAIN’S SHORT JACKET AND VEST
A very good example of short, non-regulation style popular among officers, both foot and mounted, for comfort and for style, for which the officer who wore this one had a flair. (“Shades of Custer,” we might say.) The jacket is dark blue with… (1314-02). Learn More »
site search
