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9th PLATE CASED TINTYPE OF SOLDIER IN PATRIOTIC MAT: “THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER.”

9th PLATE CASED TINTYPE OF SOLDIER IN PATRIOTIC MAT: “THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER.”

This three-quarter, seated view shows a soldier hatless and with legs crossed. The photographer has gilded some of the buttons on his open coat, shirt front and finger ring, and tinted his trousers… (490-6176). Learn More »

QUARTERPLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF UNION OFFICER AND WIFE

QUARTERPLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF UNION OFFICER AND WIFE

Portraits of husbands with wives or family are among the most telling of Civil War photographs as not only a memento treasured by those at home of someone who might not return, but also of what the… (557-266). Learn More »

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR ERA CDV

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR ERA CDV

Image is in excellent condition with slight age wear; slight crease on front at right edge.  There is an ID on the reverse, “Col ____ng”.    [gr] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~… (160-316). Learn More »

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

Seated photo of officer from waist up. Image is clear with good contrast, but has several small spots of emulsion missing around the head. None actually affect the image however. Identified as a… (2024-372). Learn More »

NICE THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY COMMANDER

NICE THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY COMMANDER

The unidentified subject is posed cradling a very fine presentation grade Model 1852 Naval Officer’s sword. The subject wears a dark double-breasted frock coat open from the midriff to the collar… (160-567). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR NAVAL ENGINEER OFFICER

US CIVIL WAR NAVAL ENGINEER OFFICER

CDV is a full standing view of an unidentified US Navy Engineering officer. He stands leaning on the post of balustrade which holds his cap with engineer insignia in a wreath on the front of the… (160-434). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF A UNION OFFICER BY BRADY

BUST VIEW OF A UNION OFFICER BY BRADY

CDV is an unidentified bust view of a Union lieutenant or captain. He wears a dark single-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps that are barely visible due to the image being a vignette… (160-547). Learn More »

IMAGE OF A US CIVIL WAR NAVY OFFICER WITH PRE-WAR SWORD

IMAGE OF A US CIVIL WAR NAVY OFFICER WITH PRE-WAR SWORD

CDV is a seated view of a US Navy Master holding an 1850’s knight’s head militia sword with a guard in the shape of a spread winged eagle and a thin chain for a knuckle guard. The subject wears a… (431-25). Learn More »

CDV OF UNION OFFICER WITH MOURNING RIBBONS

CDV OF UNION OFFICER WITH MOURNING RIBBONS

Here is a very nice carte de visite (CDV) of a Federal officer with mourning ribbons. Full standing studio pose. He wears a dark four-button coat with black velvet collar and shoulder straps. A small… (160-332). Learn More »

$125.00
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NEARLY EMPTY CDV ALBUM IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

NEARLY EMPTY CDV ALBUM IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

This is a small size album (5” x 6”) that fits one photo per side within the thick pages. Twenty-five pages with gilt edges. Pressed leather covers with gold details. Spine is solid. Two brass… (1179-1210). Learn More »

$175.00
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1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

This is a nice image of a seated Confederate soldier in uniform. This is a 1/9-plate tintype with mat, glass, and wrapped frame; all in a hard gutta percha case. Soldier wears a buttoned up jacket and… (2024-1096). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED WEST POINTER

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED WEST POINTER

Carte de viste (CDV) of Federal officer in uniform. Bust view of unidentified bearded officer in single-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Image is slightly light in contrast. Mount has been… (1138-1772). Learn More »

CDV OF UNION FOOT OFFICER WITH SWORD, 46TH REGIMENT

CDV OF UNION FOOT OFFICER WITH SWORD, 46TH REGIMENT

Here is a very nice carte de visite (CDV) of a Federal foot officer. Full standing studio pose. He wears a double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. His M1851 eagle sword belt plate is just… (160-272). Learn More »

CDV OF COMMODORE STRINGHAM IN UNIFORM

CDV OF COMMODORE STRINGHAM IN UNIFORM

Full standing studio cdv image of Commodore Silas H. Stringham in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Stringham is standing, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He wears his sword belt… (431-22). Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY OFFICER

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY OFFICER

Subject is posed leaning against a draped column in front of a balustrade. He wears a dark bi-corn, dark short jacket and matching trousers. The jacket is double-breasted with a high collar and has… (431-21). Learn More »

CDV OF NAVAL PAYMASTER SAMUEL G. THORN

CDV OF NAVAL PAYMASTER SAMUEL G. THORN

Standing studio image of Thorn in Naval uniform. Clear image with good contrast. Wearing double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Also wears waist belt, two-piece Navy buckle, with his Naval… (431-16). Learn More »

CDV OF NAVAL ENGINEER OFFICER

CDV OF NAVAL ENGINEER OFFICER

Standing studio image of unidentified Naval officer uniform. Clear image with fair contrast. Hands and face have been tinted. Man is in double-breasted frock coat with waist belt, two-piece Navy… (431-15). Learn More »

$75.00
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CDV OF ADMIRAL DAVID FARRAGUT

CDV OF ADMIRAL DAVID FARRAGUT

Seated studio image of Farragut in uniform. Very clear image with good contrast. He is in double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps admiral’s braid on the cuffs. He wears a waist belt,… (431-09). Learn More »

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF OFFICERS SITTING UNDER TREES

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF OFFICERS SITTING UNDER TREES

This is a fine CDV image of a group of four officers sitting under the shade of trees. Two of the officers that are standing are wearing regulation dark blue uniforms. Two others are seated and… (490-6862). Learn More »

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF SOLDIER SITTING IN TENT

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF SOLDIER SITTING IN TENT

This is a fine CDV image of a lone soldier sitting at the flap of his camp tent. Other tents and trees visible in background. Soldier is wearing a 9-button frock coat and kepi. He has a musket cradled… (490-6861). 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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