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CDV OF C.S. GENERAL LAURENCE M. KEITT

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL LAURENCE M. KEITT

Waist up lithograph cdv of Keitt in uniform. Image is clear with very good contrast. Period ink identification on lower edge of mount under image. Also found there, is impressed photographer's… (1138-1769). Learn More »

 CDV OF C.S. GENERAL LEONIDAS POLK

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL LEONIDAS POLK

Lithograph cdv of Polk in dress uniform with epaulettes. Image is clear with good contrast. Printed identification on lower edge of mount. Photographer’s backmark, E. & H.T. Anthony, New York,… (1138-448). Learn More »

WAIST-UP CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE B. CRITTENDEN

WAIST-UP CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE B. CRITTENDEN

Lithograph CDV of Confederate General George B. Crittenden in an artist’s conception of a major general’s uniform. He wears a dark double-breasted frockcoat with a patriotic shield flanked by two… (1138-108). Learn More »

WAIST-UP CDV OF THE HERO OF FORT SUMTER GENERAL P.G.T. BEAUREGARD

WAIST-UP CDV OF THE HERO OF FORT SUMTER GENERAL P.G.T. BEAUREGARD

Image is a waist-up view of General Beauregard in a double-breasted frockcoat with turned down collar. Clarity is good but the contrast is a bit light. Paper has light to moderate surface dirt and the… (1138-43). Learn More »

CDV OF LOUISIANA CONGRESSMAN JOHN SLIDELL, "TRENT AFFAIR"

CDV OF LOUISIANA CONGRESSMAN JOHN SLIDELL, "TRENT AFFAIR"

This image is a standing studio view of Slidell. Image is clear with very good contrast. Nice mount except for a crease across bottom; does not affect image. Photographer's backmark, E. & H.T.… (1138-1573). Learn More »

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL BEAUREGARD

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL BEAUREGARD

Bust view of Beauregard in dark uniform without shoulder straps. Faded image. Selby & Dulany, Baltimore backmark. Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard (May 28, 1818 – February 20, 1893) was a… (1138-38). Learn More »

CDV OF SIR WILLIAM H. RUSSELL, ENGLISH WAR CORRESPONDENT

CDV OF SIR WILLIAM H. RUSSELL, ENGLISH WAR CORRESPONDENT

Seated studio view of Russell. Image is clear with very good contrast. Mount is clean and in good condition with period ink identification and photographer's imprint along bottom edge. Photographer's… (1138-1563). Learn More »

CDV OF KENTUCKY WOMAN

CDV OF KENTUCKY WOMAN

Bust view of a woman. Image is slightly light and has two marks above her head. Mount with photographer’s backmark, D.P. Barr, Paducah, KY. Revenue stamp and old pencil on back, "Mrs. Emily Rothwell… (1138-1759). Learn More »

VERY NICE LITHOGRAPH CDV OF GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE

VERY NICE LITHOGRAPH CDV OF GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE

Image is a bust view lithograph of the leader of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, the world-famous Robert E. Lee in uniform. Clarity and contrast are excellent. Mount and paper are… (1138-306). Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED OLD MAN, GRAPHIC BACKMARK, [R.E.] LEE PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, RICHMOND

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED OLD MAN, GRAPHIC BACKMARK, [R.E.] LEE PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, RICHMOND

This is a carte de visite photo of an unidentified old man. Seated studio view of man with cane; cheeks tinted. Image is clear with good contrast. Mount remains clean and in good condition. Of special… (1138-1143). Learn More »

CDV OF SERGEANT W.L. CLEMENT

CDV OF SERGEANT W.L. CLEMENT

This is a carte de visite of a soldier named W.L. Clement. Oval view wearing sack coat with three-piece buttons. Image is clear with very good contrast. Mount remains in good condition. Signed in ink… (1138-1140). Learn More »

CDV UNION GEN. FRANZ SIGEL

CDV UNION GEN. FRANZ SIGEL

Full length standing view. Very good condition, somewhat light in contrast. BM: J.A. Scholten, St. Louis, MO.  In pencil is written, “Maj General / Sigles / Photograph”. Franz Sigel was born in… (766-994). Learn More »

CARTE DE VISITE UNION SOLDIER ISAAC SHENNAN

CARTE DE VISITE UNION SOLDIER ISAAC SHENNAN

Backmark: “Whitehurst Gallery/ Washington, D.C.” Plus 1864-66 “Proprietory” 2 cent stamp. Reverse pencil inscription: “Co. A 9th/ U.S. V.V. (incomplete identification.) Front margin signed,… (766-964). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF GENERAL JOHN HUNT MORGAN

BUST VIEW OF GENERAL JOHN HUNT MORGAN

CDV is of Morgan in a light-colored double-breasted frockcoat with general’s rank on the collar. Clarity is good but the contrast is a bit light. Paper has light surface dirt and a light period ink… (1138-405). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS CLINGMAN

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS CLINGMAN

Chest-up lithograph view of Clingman in an idealized general’s uniform. Contrast and clarity is good. Mount and paper have light surface dirt. Paper has a small scratch near the General’s… (1138-91). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF COLONEL JOHN S. MOSBY IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

BUST VIEW OF COLONEL JOHN S. MOSBY IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

Image is of Mosby in a slight left profile wearing a dark heavy civilian overcoat. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount and paper are good. Reverse is blank but does have some collector… (1138-387). Learn More »

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL HENRY A. WISE

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL HENRY A. WISE

Standing studio view of Wise in civilian clothes. He holds a top hat in his hand. “Brady N.Y.” is visible is lower edge of the image. Photograph is clear with good contrast. Photographer’s… (1138-565). Learn More »

CDV OF THREE SLAVE CHILDREN

CDV OF THREE SLAVE CHILDREN

This image is one of several that were popular during the war showing white children who, because of their African-American blood and mixed racial heritage, had been held as slaves in New Orleans. The… (224-585). Learn More »

SEATED VIEW OF RHODE ISLAND GOVERNOR & SOLDIER WILLIAM SPRAGUE

SEATED VIEW OF RHODE ISLAND GOVERNOR & SOLDIER WILLIAM SPRAGUE

Image shows Sprague seated wearing a dark double-breasted frock coat with a high black felt collar and black felt cuffs. Thrown over his shoulders is a matching dark cape. Image has very good contrast… (224-577). Learn More »

CDV OF US NAVY VETERAN AND DOUBLE AMPUTEE BERNARD TOBY / TOBEY & SON – STANTON’S DISPATCH REGARDING VICTORY AT SECOND BATTLE OF FORT FISHER

CDV OF US NAVY VETERAN AND DOUBLE AMPUTEE BERNARD TOBY / TOBEY & SON – STANTON’S DISPATCH REGARDING VICTORY AT SECOND BATTLE OF FORT FISHER

Carte featuring uniformed sailor and double amputee Bernard Toby / Tobey (name spelled variously), with both arms missing below the elbow, having ribbons on his shirt and a strapped “hurdy-gurdy”,… (224-584). Learn More »


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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT

A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »

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