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CDV OF ROBERT E. LEE

CDV OF ROBERT E. LEE

CDV photograph of General Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Standing view of Lee in Confederate uniform. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate view” of an… (1189-147). Learn More »

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Small oval image (1.25" x 1.5") of Lincoln pasted on elaborately embossed cdv mount, with images of an eagle, shields, flags, and laurel wreaths. Blank back with no photographer information. Mount has… (1189-144). Learn More »

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV photograph of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1862. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate… (1189-145). Learn More »

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

This is a nice view of Corbett in three-quarter seated view, resting one arm on a side table. He wears civilian clothes. His mustache, stringy goatee, and slick combed hair in full display. The image… (2025-283). Learn More »

VERY SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO – BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FACULTY

VERY SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO – BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FACULTY

College of Physicians and Surgeons was incorporated in 1872 with 43 students beginning classes that fall.  In 1878 it was merged with Washington University School of Medicine.  By 1880 the combined… (1266-881). Learn More »

CABINET CARD – TWO LAWMEN

CABINET CARD – TWO LAWMEN

This antique cabinet card photograph features two “lawmen” with badges, standing in front of a backdrop in full regalia.  The younger man to the right rest his hand on an authoritative… (1266-882). Learn More »

$75.00
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GROUP OF 3 ID’D FRAMED PHOTOS – BIDDEFORD, ME; GAR IN FALMOUTH, MASS. 1905-1910; USS AGAWAM – SAMUEL TURNER 12th NEW HAMPSHIRE, US NAVY

GROUP OF 3 ID’D FRAMED PHOTOS – BIDDEFORD, ME; GAR IN FALMOUTH, MASS. 1905-1910; USS AGAWAM – SAMUEL TURNER 12th NEW HAMPSHIRE, US NAVY

This grouping of 3 antique photos includes one of GAR members standing in front a post, presumably in Falmouth.  An older, typed tag on the 2nd photo of GAR members posing in front of a building… (2025-650). Learn More »

CABINET CARD – NATIVE AMERICAN WITH HEADDRESS, TRIBAL ACESSORIES, AND WAMPUM

CABINET CARD – NATIVE AMERICAN WITH HEADDRESS, TRIBAL ACESSORIES, AND WAMPUM

This interesting image features a Native American male standing near a barbed wire fence.  He is wearing a braided headdress with what may be a war bonnet hanging beneath the folded, fringed coat… (1266-877). Learn More »

$95.00
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STEREOVIEW CARD – CHIPPEWA SQUAWS “WILD RICE GATHERERS” BY CHARLES AND ZIMMERMAN

STEREOVIEW CARD – CHIPPEWA SQUAWS “WILD RICE GATHERERS” BY CHARLES AND ZIMMERMAN

This dual image is mounted to a muted yellow card and features four members of the Chippewa Tribe, three women and a baby, bringing a canoe to rest along the bank of a body of water. Each image is in… (1266-854). Learn More »

$45.00
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½(HALF) PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF OLDER MAN, IN BRASS MAT

½(HALF) PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF OLDER MAN, IN BRASS MAT

This image features an extended bust view of an older gentleman in smart, period dress.  The image is framed by a brass mat and includes the case glass and a piece of heavy, older pasteboard… (1266-1028). Learn More »

EMPTY NINTH-PLATE THERMOPLASTIC “UNION” PHOTOGRAPH CASE

EMPTY NINTH-PLATE THERMOPLASTIC “UNION” PHOTOGRAPH CASE

This is a 1/9 plate “Union” hard case. The thermoplastic case is in very good condition with only minor corner chips. Two brass hinges and catch all in good order. Both halves of hard case match… (1266-914). Learn More »

$75.00
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IDENTIFIED BRADY “PENNY POSE” CDV PHOTO – PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

IDENTIFIED BRADY “PENNY POSE” CDV PHOTO – PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Taken by Mathew Brady in 1864, this photo depicts the profile of President Abraham Lincoln used on the U.S. penny.  It has been trimmed at the corners to form an octagonal shape and two sets of… (297-28). Learn More »

BRADY LINCOLN CDV

BRADY LINCOLN CDV

This CDV is marked reversely along the top “Brady” and “Washington”.  This well-known image features a half-view of a seated President Abraham Lincoln and was taken on January 8th,… (297-23). Learn More »

MID-19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM WITH PHOTOS

MID-19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM WITH PHOTOS

Antique tooled leather photo album for CDV and Tintype pictures. A single flat, brass clasp holds the album closed. There are 24 thick double-sided, gilt-edged photo pages capable of holding 48… (1266-748). Learn More »

CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE: SOLDIER WITH FEZ POSED WITH FATHER

CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE: SOLDIER WITH FEZ POSED WITH FATHER

This is a very clear ¼ plate tintype showing a soldier seated at left, wearing a military frock coat with brass buttons, light-blue tinted trousers and a fez with tassel. He rests one hand on the… (160-546). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

The General is posed seated with one arm resting on a table. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with stars on his collar and matching dark trousers with a light thin officer’s leg stripe. In… (846-500). Learn More »

$825.00
Originally $1,550.00

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

Image is a vignette bust view of Eppa Hunton in a slight right profile. He wears a light double-breasted frock coat with collar insignia that is clearly visible. Contrast and clarity are good. Period… (846-496). Learn More »

$2,950.00
Originally $6,120.00

OUTSTANDINGLY CLEAR CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

OUTSTANDINGLY CLEAR CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

Crystal clear vignette CDV of Echols in Confederate uniform. He is posed looking slightly left of the camera wearing a double-breasted frock coat with a colonel’s insignia on his collar. Contrast… (846-409). Learn More »

$1,175.00
Originally $1,800.00

CARTE DE VISITE – THE LINCOLN HOME SHOWING LINCOLN AND SON

CARTE DE VISITE – THE LINCOLN HOME SHOWING LINCOLN AND SON

This is an oft-published view showing the home of the then President-elect Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. A man and boy are posed on the corner of 8th Street and East Capitol Ave while… (297-24). Learn More »

ANTIQUE STEREO CARD – SPOTTED TAIL, SICHANGU LAKOTA TRIBAL CHIEF

ANTIQUE STEREO CARD – SPOTTED TAIL, SICHANGU LAKOTA TRIBAL CHIEF

Spotted Tail, born in 1823, was a prominent leader of the Brulé Sichangu Lakota Sioux tribe during a time of significant upheaval and conflict in the American West. He is often recognized as one of… (1266-848). Learn More »


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EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band… (2020-912). Learn More »

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