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CDV OF KENTUCKY GOVERNOR CHARLES S. MOREHEAD

CDV OF KENTUCKY GOVERNOR CHARLES S. MOREHEAD

Seated studio view of Morehead. Image is clear with very good contrast. Mount is clean and in good condition with only the slightest sliver trimmed off the top. Photographer's backmark, C.D.… (1138-1564). Learn More »

PAIR OF PRE-WAR AMBROTYPES OF A GENTLEMAN & HIS LADY

PAIR OF PRE-WAR AMBROTYPES OF A GENTLEMAN & HIS LADY

From the style of dress and hair these images look to date from the 1850’s. The first is a sixth-plate of a seated couple. The gentleman wears a stove pipe hat, dark jacket, trousers and bowtie with… (1138-1930). Learn More »

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A GRIEVING MOTHER & HER CHILDREN IN A MOURNING THEMED UNION CASE

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A GRIEVING MOTHER & HER CHILDREN IN A MOURNING THEMED UNION CASE

Wonderful, clear image of a young mother dressed in a long black dress with a white lace collar and black bow at her throat flanked by her two children. Leaning against the mother’s knee is a young… (1138-1945). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL FRANK WHEATON

CDV OF GENERAL FRANK WHEATON

Bust view of General Frank Wheaton. Frank Wheaton was a career military officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and Indian Wars. He also was military commander over south Texas… (1139-132). Learn More »

CDV OF U.S. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER IN PROFILE

CDV OF U.S. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER IN PROFILE

Three-quarter standing profile view of Hooker. He wears a double-breasted coat with general’s shoulder straps. He wears a hat and has an overcoat draped over his far shoulder. Image is clear  but… (1139-196). Learn More »

CDV OF U.S. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER

CDV OF U.S. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER

Seated studio view of Hooker. He wears a double-breasted coat with general’s shoulder straps. Image is clear but is covered with light soiling and foxing front and back. An ink identification is… (1139-195). Learn More »

CDV OF U.S. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER

CDV OF U.S. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER

Three-quarter standing studio view of Hooker. He wears a double-breasted coat with general’s shoulder straps. He also wears a sash, sword belt, with sword at his side. Image is clear with good… (1139-194). Learn More »

CDV OF FEDERAL GENERAL JOHN BRANNAN SIGNED

CDV OF FEDERAL GENERAL JOHN BRANNAN SIGNED

Bust view of General John Milton Brannan. Brannan was a career American Army officer who served in the Mexican–American War and as a Union general in the American Civil War, in command of the… (1139-191). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL INFANTRY OFFICER, ELMIRA BACKMARK

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL INFANTRY OFFICER, ELMIRA BACKMARK

Three-quarter standing view of officer in uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with shoulder straps (major or lt. colonel), sash, and sword belt. He holds sword at his side. Clear image with very… (1139-440). Learn More »

CDV OF SAMUEL W. TANNER, 44TH NY INF. & 12TH NY CAV.

CDV OF SAMUEL W. TANNER, 44TH NY INF. & 12TH NY CAV.

Bust view of older Samuel W. Tanner in civilian clothes. Image is clear with good contrast. Photographer's backmark, G. Anderson, Norwich, Conn. Tanner joined Company A, 44th New York Infantry on… (1139-353). Learn More »

CDV OF SAMUEL W. TANNER, 44TH NY INF. & 12TH NY CAV.

CDV OF SAMUEL W. TANNER, 44TH NY INF. & 12TH NY CAV.

Bust view of Samuel W. Tanner in civilian clothes. Image is clear with very good contrast and detail. Photographer's backmark, C.D. Fredericks & Co., New York. Tanner joined Company A, 44th New… (1139-352). Learn More »

CONNECTICUT KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CDV OF “SIR KNIGHT JAMES WILSON”

CONNECTICUT KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CDV OF “SIR KNIGHT JAMES WILSON”

Three-quarter studio view “Sir Knight James Wilson in full Templar uniform. Outfit includes chapeau with plume and Templar cockade, shoulder straps, over the shoulder sash, waist belt and buckle… (1138-1626). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL NAVAL ENSIGN

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL NAVAL ENSIGN

Three-quarter standing studio view of Federal Ensign in uniform. He has a double-breasted frock with shoulder straps (with anchors) and a single row of braid at the cuff. He also wears a sword belt… (1139-393). Learn More »

CDV OF SAMUEL W. TANNER, 44TH NY INF. & 12TH NY CAV.

CDV OF SAMUEL W. TANNER, 44TH NY INF. & 12TH NY CAV.

Three-quarter standing view of Samuel W. Tanner in civilian clothes. Image is clear with very good contrast and detail. Plain mount with no photographer's backmark. Tanner joined Company A, 44th New… (1139-351). Learn More »

CDV OF UNKNOWN SEATING PLAN (NASHVILLE?)

CDV OF UNKNOWN SEATING PLAN (NASHVILLE?)

Vertical image of a building floor plan. “Plan of Audience Room” on lower edge of image. Mount has photographer’s name and “Nashville, Tenn” printed on edge of mount. Elaborate backmark,… (1138-1525). Learn More »

CDV OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS

CDV OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS

Three-quarter standing studio view of Douglas. Clear image with very good contrast. Photograph by E. Anthony of New York from Brady negative. Stephen Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813 – June 3, 1861)… (1139-412). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL SOLDIER WITH INSIGNIA

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL SOLDIER WITH INSIGNIA

Oval bust view of unidentified soldier in uniform. He wears a military frock and a kepi. There is a “2” on the front of his hat and he has a circular item pinned to his chest…perhaps a 1st Corps… (1139-321). Learn More »

CDV OF C.S. CAPTAIN WILLIAM WHITEHOUSE OLD, RICHMOND BACKMARK

CDV OF C.S. CAPTAIN WILLIAM WHITEHOUSE OLD, RICHMOND BACKMARK

Seated studio view of Old in uniform. He is wearing a rather plain uniform; what appears to be a 4-button frock and trousers with a stripe down the leg. He holds a hat in his lap. Mount has had the… (1138-1163). Learn More »

CDV OF C.S. MAJOR J.B. MOORE, QUARTERMASTER

CDV OF C.S. MAJOR J.B. MOORE, QUARTERMASTER

Waist-up view of Moore in uniform. He is wearing a double-breasted frock coat with single star on collar (major). Period pencil identification is on back, “Major ___ Blue Moore. Mr. R.C.… (1138-1159). Learn More »

CDV OF CHILD WITH DRUM

CDV OF CHILD WITH DRUM

Studio view of child standing with a small drum posing with drum sticks. Image is clear with good contrast. Photographer’s backmark on reverse, Thomas M. Saurman, Norristown.  [jet] … (1139-371). Learn More »


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1863 WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED GUNNER’S LEVEL

This gunner’s level is clearly marked across the top on one side with an eagle over “U.S. / WATERVLIET / ARSENAL/ 1863.” This was an essential artillery tool enabling an artillery crew to correctly sight a piece even if not on level ground.… (1202-1331). Learn More »

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