Identified CDVs

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SILVER PRINT PHOTOGRAPH OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL SETH BARTON

SILVER PRINT PHOTOGRAPH OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL SETH BARTON

Here we have a 5 x 7-inch mounted silver print of Confederate General Seth Barton. Barton attended West Point and eventually resigned his commission to join the Confederate Army at the outbreak of the… (1189-151). Learn More »

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES JAY ARCHER

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES JAY ARCHER

This photograph measures approximately 5.5 inches by just under 4 inches and features a well-known view of General Archer, a Maryland born lawyer turned career soldier, famously captured on Day 1 at… (1189-150). Learn More »

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF BRIGADIER GENERAL LEWIS ARMISTEAD, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF BRIGADIER GENERAL LEWIS ARMISTEAD, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

Measures approximately 5.5 inches by just under 4 inches wide. Photograph features a well-known vignette bust view of Brigadier General Lewis Armistead. This photograph is a lesser-known photograph… (1189-149). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO & CLIPPED SIGNATURE OF GENERAL LOGAN

CDV PHOTO & CLIPPED SIGNATURE OF GENERAL LOGAN

CDV (carte de visite) photograph of General Logan in very fine condition. Logan is shown in uniform with double-breasted frock with shoulder straps and a 15th Corps badge. Image exhibits very good… (1289-115). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL NATHANIEL BANKS

CDV – GENERAL NATHANIEL BANKS

General Banks was one of the most adept political operators of the war, using his extensive network to secure a general’s commission.  His lack of experience led to mixed results and outright… (2025-1077). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL DON CARLOS BUELL

CDV – GENERAL DON CARLOS BUELL

For a time, Don Carlos Buell was a titan of the Western Theater, but ultimately deemed too cautious for the needs of the higher command and relieved in late 1862. This CDV is in excellent condition,… (2025-1021). Learn More »

RARE CDV – GENERAL FRANCIS J. HERRON

RARE CDV – GENERAL FRANCIS J. HERRON

The Civil War saw many common men elevated to the status of hero, and Francis Jay Herron was one of these men. Herron would rise from his position of bank clerk before the war, to a Major General and… (2025-1013). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL JAMES B. MCPHERSON

CDV – GENERAL JAMES B. MCPHERSON

General McPherson was the second highest ranking officer of the US Army to be killed during the Civil War and is featured in this well-known view. The image shows good contrast and remains in good… (2025-1070). Learn More »

CDV OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

CDV OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

This more uncommonly seen style of Lincoln Carte-de-Visite is a period image of a pre-existing lithograph or engraving of the President. The image is mounted to a card with a light blue lined border… (2025-1053). Learn More »

CDV – MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL SICKLES

CDV – MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL SICKLES

The Carte-de-Visite photograph features a seated view of the infamous General Dan Sickles, in a custom uniform coat and less commonly seen style of hat. The image is mounted to a common style card… (2025-1051). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS

CDV – GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS

This Carte-de-Visite features a vignette bust view General John Reynolds.  The image is in excellent condition with no damage, and mounted to a typical card with gold line bordering.  The edges of… (2025-1096). Learn More »

$550.00
ON HOLD

CDV – STANDING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL HANCOCK

CDV – STANDING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL HANCOCK

This very nice Carte-de-Visite image features a standing view of General Winfield Scott “The Superb” Hancock.  The image is mounted to a common card with a double-lined, black border. The empty… (2025-1069). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL GOUVERNEUR WARREN

CDV – GENERAL GOUVERNEUR WARREN

This Carte-de-Visite features a seated view of General Warren against a plain backdrop.  The image is in excellent condition, mounted to a typical card with gold line bordering along the edges of the… (2025-1064). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL GEORGE H. THOMAS

CDV – GENERAL GEORGE H. THOMAS

This Carte-de-Visite image features a seated view of the famed General Thomas – known for his string of commendable performances as a commander in the Western Theater of the Civil War.  The image… (2025-1061). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE MEADE

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE MEADE

This famous image of General Meade shows a seated with plain backdrop.  It is mounted to a commonly seen card with double gold bordering.  Both the image and the card are in excellent condition with… (2025-1060). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL DANIEL SICKLES

CDV – GENERAL DANIEL SICKLES

This Carte-de-Visite features a seated profile view of the controversial Daniel Sickles.  The image is mounted to a common card with double gold bordering and plain front and reverse faces.  All… (2025-1056). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO – J. W. HAMBLETON, MAJOR, 15th TENNESSEE

CDV PHOTO – J. W. HAMBLETON, MAJOR, 15th TENNESSEE

John W. Hambleton enlisted on 6/1/1861 as a Major, and was commissioned into Field & Staff Tennessee 15th Infantry. 15th Infantry Regiment was organized at Jackson, Tennessee, in June, 1861 and in… (2025-1032). Learn More »

$750.00
ON HOLD

CDV PHOTOGRAPH – GENERAL WINFIELD HANCOCK

CDV PHOTOGRAPH – GENERAL WINFIELD HANCOCK

This rare Carte-de-Visite of General Winfield “The Superb” Hancock offers a seated view of the man against a plain backdrop.  The image is mounted to a typical card with a double gold border… (2025-1016). Learn More »

$225.00
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CDV PHOTO – GENERAL JESSE LEE RENO

CDV PHOTO – GENERAL JESSE LEE RENO

Originally from Wheeling, (West) Virginia, Jesse Reno would achieve notoriety as an effective and dependable field commander.  He rose to the command of a Corps in the Army of the Potomac before… (2025-1006). Learn More »

CARTE-DE-VISITE – GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER

CARTE-DE-VISITE – GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER

This rare CDV features a bust portrait of George Custer, very likely circa 1865. The condition is quite good, with only minor gluing bleed through from the mounting card to the photo and minimal… (2025-828). Learn More »


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AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER

This sword has a bright blade that exhibits light scattered mottling and very minor surface pitting in areas. The blade meas. approx. 32.00 inches long and is 1.08 inches wide at the ricasso. The spine of the blade is flat and plain. The true edge is… (2025-388). Learn More »

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