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NINTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF VERY YOUNG 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY COLOR-BEARER
Image is of a very young John T. Morgan Jr. wearing a very light-colored shell jacket with high collar and no epaulettes on the shoulders. The two uppermost buttons on the shell jacket have been… (1138-1829). Learn More »
FANTASTICALLY CLEAR SEATED VIEW OF A 1ST VIRGINIA CAVALRY OFFICER WEARING A VIRGINIA BELT PLATE
Image is a sixth-plate ambrotype showing an unidentified subject from the waist up. He wears a dark single-breasted frock coat with attachments on his shoulders for brush epaulettes. At his waist is… (1138-1811). Learn More »
$2,950.00
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VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE
The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a… (1138-1975). Learn More »
QUARTER-PLATE AMBROTYPE AND TWO LETTERS OF CONFEDERATE OFFICER RUNNELS DAVIS, WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT THIRD WINCHESTER
Runnels Davis was born June 1, 1835. He was the first-born son of Alfred Ward Grayson Davis who was a roommate and third cousin, once removed, of future Confederate President Jefferson Davis at West… (846-521). Learn More »
WONDERFUL HALF-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN
This perfectly crystal-clear photograph of a seated Confederate officer is only slightly marred by a three-branched crack in the lower right portion of the plate. The cracks are hair thin with only a… (846-514). Learn More »
AMBROTYPE OF TWO CONFEDERATE ARTILLERYMEN BELIEVED TO BE VIRGINIANS
Image has some discoloration around the edges but the two unidentified subjects are clearly visible. The subjects are two clean shaven, young artillerymen seated side by side in identical uniforms… (846-520). Learn More »
SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE
This unknown subject wears a light-colored kepi with a dark band around its base and a light colored shell jacket with high collar. The jacket has an eight button front with all the buttons being… (286-1175). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED SOUTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DISPLAYING A PHOTOGRAPHIC CASE FOR THE CAMERA
This nice view of a young southern soldier comes from an estate in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. No family name has been preserved, but units such as the 4th, 5th, 7th, 12th, 13th and 17th… (141-120). Learn More »
$895.00
Originally $995.00
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF GIRL ON CHAIR
This is a full seated view of a toddler girl. She is wearing a printed dress with bows at the shoulders and has her blonde hair arranged in curls. Image is clear with good contrast, but some oxidation… (894-41). Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $50.00
HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN WITH STEER
This is a full standing view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat, vest, trousers, white shirt with cravat and top hat. He is holding a lead which is attached to a large light colored… (894-38). Learn More »
$440.00
Originally $550.00
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN WITH DOG
This is a three-quarter sitting view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat and white shirt with cravat. He is holding a large dog on his lap. Image is clear with good contrast. Some very… (894-35). Learn More »
$350.00
Originally $440.00
HALF-PLATE AMBROTYPE C.S. GENERAL JOHN B. FLOYD, LATE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA AND U.S. SECRETARY OF WAR, TAKEN AFTER THE BATTLE OF FORT DONELSON
There is no escaping a look of depression in the face of Confederate General John Buchanan Floyd in this photograph taken after his defeat at Fort Donelson, the subsequent evacuation of Nashville, and… (1138-1792). Learn More »
HALF-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF OFFICER WITH DRUM
Early war image of an unknown 2nd lieutenant standing with one arm resting on a drum that is balanced on a cloth covered table. The officer wears a dark nine button frockcoat with matching dark… (2022-1058). Learn More »
1/6 PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF UNKNOWN YOUNG CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
The subject of this photo appears to be no more than 18 years old. He is shown from the waist-up staring directly into the lens of the camera. He wears what looks to be a medium gray double-breasted… (2022-1042). Learn More »
SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN & WOMEN IN NICE “UNION” PHOTOGRAPH CASE
These are two 1/6 plate ambrotype photographs in a “Union” hard case. The thermoplastic case is in excellent condition. Two brass hinges and catch all in good order with only a slight wobble to… (1043-282). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
This sixth plate ambrotype is a nice, albeit light, view of a boyish Confederate soldier wearing a shell jacket free of trim and epaulettes. It is difficult to discern how many buttons line the… (1138-1862B). Learn More »
$550.00
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CASED QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE
Here we have a quarter plate cased ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate soldier with a fiery look in his eyes. He wears a shell jacket open and unbuttoned with cloth epaulettes and matching vest… (1138-1817). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG BOY WITH DOG
This is a three-quarter sitting view of a young boy sitting in a chair. Next to him, on top of what appears to be a trunk, is a dog. Boy is wearing a fancy, dark colored jacket and trousers with a… (894-13). Learn More »
$188.00
Originally $235.00
QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN AND WOMAN WITH DOG
This is a waist-up seated view of a woman and man with a small dog sitting on the man’s lap. The woman is wearing a dark colored dress with white collar and cuffs, as well as a brooch and ear bobs.… (894-06). Learn More »
$415.00
Originally $520.00
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF STEPHEN BROWNE
This is a waist-up seated view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat, vest and white shirt with cravat. Some light oxidation has occurred on edges of the image. Enclosed with the image is… (516-234). Learn More »
$140.00
Originally $175.00
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ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING OF 20TH MAINE LT. COL JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN BY MICHAEL GNATEK
This is an original oil on canvas portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain of the 20th Maine Infantry done by the late Michael Gnatek. The framed portrait meas. approx. 15.00 x 19.25 inches and shows Chamberlain in a dark blue… (10-1966). Learn More »
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