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SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

This classic image of a Civil War enlisted man features him seated with leg and arms crossed, a federal issue frock or “dress” coat with light blue piping trim, federal eagle buttons, and shining… (1221-19). Learn More »

EXQUISITE UNIQUELY-CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED PAIR

EXQUISITE UNIQUELY-CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED PAIR

This crisp image features two enlisted men in fatigue blouses or “Sack Coats”, with legs crossed under Federally issued trousers.  Each man is sporting a cocked wide-brimmed hat, not regulation,… (1221-25). Learn More »

SUPERB DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES OF CIVIL WAR ENGINEER AND FAMILY CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

SUPERB DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES OF CIVIL WAR ENGINEER AND FAMILY

This exceedingly rare image of a Union enlisted man offers us several clues as to his military career: a frock trimmed in a lighter color, buttoned vest with a pressed collared shirt, and a wide… (1221-18). Learn More »

STUNNING QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER AND FRIEND

STUNNING QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER AND FRIEND

This exceedingly unique photo of a young soldier with his friend or relative has many desirable details to the Civil War collector. The soldier himself has removed his cover to show his closely… (1221-420). Learn More »

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

This young lady is the same from another sixth plate daguerreotype in our inventory [1221-94], but in this photo sports quite the formal outfit. An ornate broach joins her lace collar and accents her… (1221-30). Learn More »

STRIKING EARLY CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

STRIKING EARLY CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

This daguerreotype photo features a seated young woman with a piercing gaze directed at the camera lens.  In beautiful contrast, she sits in a formal dress with matching fabric-covered buttons, her… (1221-94). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MILITIA SOLDIER WITH SHAKO

SIXTH-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MILITIA SOLDIER WITH SHAKO

This is a 1/6 plate daguerreotype photograph of uniformed militiaman in case. The photograph is a nice image of a well-uniformed man. He has a full, under the chin beard and serious look. Uniform is… (2024-1806). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF WOMAN IN “LIBERTY” THERMOPLASTIC CASE

SIXTH-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF WOMAN IN “LIBERTY” THERMOPLASTIC CASE

This is a wonderful antique, circa 1850s daguerreotype image of a woman, framed in a 1/6th plate size “Union” or thermoplastic case. The case is known as “Liberty” and listed in Berg, a… (1221-98). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

Offered here is a classic Southern soldier photograph. This is a sixth-plate tintype matted and framed in a hard "Union" case. Image shows chest up view of soldier in uniform. He is wearing a collared… (1179-1873). Learn More »

TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVY ENSIGN

TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVY ENSIGN

Tintype photograph of Union Naval Ensign in uniform. Standing view with officer in double-breasted frock with drawn sword held up across chest. Cuffs show rank. Image is slightly dark. Tintype is… (431-64). Learn More »

DOUBLE-ARMED UNION SOLDIER WITH HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: CASED 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE

DOUBLE-ARMED UNION SOLDIER WITH HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: CASED 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE

This sixth-plate ambrotype shows a young soldier armed and equipped for service in the field. The soldier is shown full-standing with one hand resting on a narrow, round-topped waist-high table… (149-61). Learn More »

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER IN MOUNTED GREAT COAT

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER IN MOUNTED GREAT COAT

This is a nice full-standing view of an unidentified soldier. He stands with one hand resting on a side table and he holds what may be a Hardee hat in the other. He is wearing a mounted great coat, a… (160-626). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

This is a lovely sixth plate ambrotype of two young sisters, Blanche and Gertrude Petrie. Blanche, the elder sister, is seated in the photographer’s chair. Gertrude stands next to her. Both sisters… (1221-36). Learn More »

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

Sergeants had to have a strong character to consort with their men constantly on a very personal level and still maintain authority and discipline. They would make a nice case study or a focused… (2024-635). Learn More »

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

This soldier is shown seated with legs crossed, one hand in his lap and his other arm resting on a small table next to his kepi. He wears a nine-button jacket with a narrow dark band around the lower… (490-6843). Learn More »

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

Seated photo of officer from waist up. Image is clear with good contrast, but has several small spots of emulsion missing around the head. None actually affect the image however. Identified as a… (2024-372). Learn More »

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

Offered here is a 1/4 plate tintype image of armed Union soldier in full case. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop. Soldier wears regulation… (490-6835). Learn More »

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION SOLDIER

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION SOLDIER

Offered here is a 1/4 plate tintype image of armed Union soldier. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop. Soldier wears regulation 9-button frock… (490-6842). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF 104TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WHO DIED AS A POW

BUST VIEW OF 104TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WHO DIED AS A POW

Image is a tintype bust view of Private Robert S. Hogg. The image is attached to a CDV sized mount with an embossed frame. Image is still in the original album page with pencil ID of “ROBT. HOGG… (2023-3215). Learn More »

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER

Offered here is a 1/6 plate tintype image of Union soldier in full, patriotic case. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop depicting a camp with… (490-6838). Learn More »


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VERY SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH

This musket follows the general lines of a British Short Land Pattern musket, but bears no British maker, ordnance, or proof marks. The lock is a two-screw lock with gooseneck hammer, rounded pan and no external bridle. The lockplate is stamped with… (1000-0255). Learn More »

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