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SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR TINTYPE OF THE MCMECHEN HOUSE AND STORE IN MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA
Great outdoor view of the McMechen house and store on Main St. in Moorefield, West Virginia. The house and store fill the right side of the image with another home visible in the background. The left… (1138-1805). Learn More »
SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF AN ARMED UNION SOLDIER
Knees-up view of an unidentified Union soldier wearing a dark forage cap, dark frockcoat and light trousers. He wears a cartridge box with a sling plate that has been touched with gilt and a waistbelt… (1139-12). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT JAMES WEST PEGRAM OF THE “FIGHTING PEGRAM FAMILY” SHOWN AS ADJUTANT OF THE 57th VIRGINIA OR EARLY DUTY ON ARMISTEAD’S STAFF
James West Pegram (1839-1881) was a member of the “fighting Pegram family,” which claimed at least ten members in Confederate service. His two brothers were both killed in 1865: Brigadier General… (1138-1871). Learn More »
$8,500.00
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CASED PAIR 6th PLATE TINTYPES CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH WIFE AND SON
This pair of very clear tintypes is housed in a thermoplastic double case. On the left is a soldier in gray frock coat with brass buttons, seated arm-in-arm with a woman wearing a shawl who is… (1138-1854). Learn More »
ARMED CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
This uncased eighth-plate tintype is a very clear studio view of a Confederate lieutenant colonel wear frock coat, narrow brim hat, gauntlets and tall boots. He has tilted his hat slightly to one side… (1138-2029). Learn More »
LIKELY SOUTHERN OUTDOOR TINTYPE OF MAN AND HORSE
This sixth plate tintype is housed in an embossed leatherette case and shows a young man in a very wide-brimmed hat posed next to a saddled horse. He is in shirtsleeves, turned to the viewer’s… (1138-1997). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE VOLUNTEER WITH SLOUCH HAT AND IMPORT ENGLISH ARMY SHIRT
This sixth-plate tintype is from the collection of Bill Turner and shows a young, mustached Confederate, posed sitting with his slouch hat on the table beside him, wearing an imported British army… (1138-1957). Learn More »
GREAT QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OUTDOOR VIEW OF A GROUP OF UNION SOLDIERS & THEIR CAMP
The subject of this image is ten Union soldiers wearing dark forage caps and light-colored overcoats standing in front of their camp. None of the soldiers wear any accoutrements. Several wear their… (2021-920). Learn More »
QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO UNION SOLDIERS WITH MOUNTS
Outdoor view of two standing Union soldiers holding their horses reins in a field. The soldier closest to the camera wears a dark forage cap, dark double-breasted frockcoat and light trousers with a… (2021-921). Learn More »
SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF SEATED CONFEDERATE
Waist-up view of a bearded, gaunt faced Confederate seated sideways in a chair and posed with one arm resting on the chair back. He wears a light-colored double-breasted coat with no collar insignia… (2021-907). Learn More »
SCARCE TINTYPE OF GENERAL WILLIAM STARKE, LOUISIANA BRIGADE, KILLED IN ACTION AT ANTIETAM WHILE IN DIVISION COMMAND
This very clear sixth-plate tintype is from the collection of the late Bill Turner and shows William Edwin Starke as Lieutenant Colonel. He is posed wearing an early war Confederate uniform showing… (1138-1839). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO COMRADES IN THE VETERAN RESERVE CORPS (?)
These two comrades are posed with one seated and the other standing next to him with his hand resting on his shoulder. Both wear light-colored jackets trimmed with darker piping, hold dark forage… (1138-1821). Learn More »
IMPOSING SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER WITH CAP INSIGNIA AND CAPED OVERCOAT
This extremely clear 6th plate tintype shows a scarce example of South Carolina hat insignia on the front of his tall kepi. He wears a light color, probably gray, caped overcoat with falling collar… (1138-1809). Learn More »
INTERESTING OUTDOOR TINTYPE OF ELEVEN UNION SOLDIERS & THEIR DRUMMER
This outdoor sixth-plate view shows what may be the remains of a Union infantry Company after some months campaigning. At first glance it just appears to show 12 soldiers lined up in a field in front… (2021-923). Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF A DOUBLE ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN
Sixth-plate tintype of a Union soldier standing at the position of “SHOULDER ARMS.” He wears a dark forage cap with upturned visor, dark frockcoat and matching trousers. His accouterments consist… (1139-88). Learn More »
$450.00
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SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE IMAGE OF ARMED FEDERAL SOLDIER
Waist-up view of a middle-aged Union private holding his musket across his chest. The bareheaded subject wears dark frockcoat and light trousers with a cartridge box sling with plate and a waistbelt… (1139-15). Learn More »
SUPER HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF A NEW YORK CORPORAL
Wonderful full-standing view of a young Union corporal posed leaning against a column. He wears a New York style shell jacket with piped collar, cuffs, cloth shoulder epaulettes and belt loops at his… (1139-25). Learn More »
QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION MUSICIANS WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST SAX HORNS EVER SEEN
Outdoor camp scene shows three Union soldiers seated in front of a wedge tent on the edge of a wood. The three soldiers sit amongst a pile of haversacks, cups, canteens, plates, boilers and a coffee… (1139-96). Learn More »
TWO CONFEDERATE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER PARDS
This crystal clear 6th plate tintype shows two Confederate NCOs seated in a half-length view, against a plain background, both wearing dark caps and one with his arm over his comrade’s shoulder.… (1138-2003). Learn More »
MOUNTED AND ARMED UNION CAVALRYMAN
This is a scarce outdoor tintype of a mounted Union cavalryman in a nice quarter-plate size. The image has good detail and clarity, no easy task for the rider holding the horse still and the… (2021-773). Learn More »
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PIECE OF WOOD FROM THE ROOM IN THE WHITE HOUSE WHERE LINCOLN SIGNED THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
“A piece of wood from the White House where President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and usd (sic) as a private office by the Presidents since Jefferson’s time. Presented to Genl. W. J. Palmer by his friend and Comrade Col. W.M.… (945-297). Learn More »
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