MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR PHOTO OF A COLONEL Civil War CDV photograph- seated view of an older officer rank straps on frock coat. Photo by William R Wardwell, Boston. Vg. This came from a 22nd Massachusetts soldier's album from Lynn Masssachusetts.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: William R Wardwell, Boston  

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE GEORGIA FRAME BUCKLE A very handsome large classic Civil War Confederate Georgia frame belt buckle w integral hooks, in fine condition, excavated in Richmond, Virginia area. Exc & nice patina from an old collection. Approx 2.5 x 2.3"
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: NA  

CIVIL WAR SLAVE PHOTOGRAPH A classic Civil War CDV image of a freed slave man and 3 small children, titled "Learning is Wealth", reverse w imprint stating the proceeds of the sale of the image will go to the education of Colored People in the Dept of the Gulf, w 1864 copyright by S. Tackaberry, New York. W revenue stamp. The fair skinned children were claimed to be black, the adult, Wilson Chinn was a branded slave who was freed in Louisiana. a very uncommon image, average wear and age spots.
Circa: 1864
Manufacturer: S. Tackaberry, New York 1864  

GENERAL WILLIAM FARRAR SMITH PHOTOGRAPH CDV Civil War CDV photograph of Vermont Civil War General WF Smith who had a distinguished career, pre-War as engineer in charge of Western Explorations in Texas & the Southwest, and won distinction during the Civil War for the Battles of White Oak Swamp, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga. A nice waistview of general Smith, from life, w major general rank straps, with E & HT Anthony Brady Portrait Gallery imprint. Mat corners clipped, image vg.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: E & HT Anthony Brady Portrait Gallery  

AMERICAN EAGLE EMBOSSED PATRIOTIC WALLET A very handsome Civil War era or earlier man's wallet beautifllully embossed outside and in whit a early style federal eage, w arrows & olive branch in talons, & banner mkd "E Pluribus Unum". 7 x 4" brown leather wrap-around men's wallet, w inner compartments. Avg wear, leather supple, the wraparound strap is worn at seam, overall the wallet is vg. The nicest eagle illus patriotic wallet I've seen in years.
Manufacturer: NA  

COLONEL BEAUREGARD IN CONFEDERATE UNIFORM 18 Civil War CDV photo- standing view of Colonel PGT Beauregard early in 1861, w Provisional Army of the Confederate States colonel's uniform, colonel's rank straps, and forage cap w CS Army Engineers castle insignia. A scarce early war image taken during the Siege of Fort Sumter. Avg wear. A very uncommon view.
Circa: 1861
Manufacturer: NA  

CIVIL WAR MASQUERADE PARTY A great Civil War CDV photo- full standing view of 2 young women and a young man- the guy wears an absurd top hat, huge tie, ill-fitting suit and long hair in disarray. One young lady wears a huge bonnet & gown in the style of an old lady, holds an odd hand bag, the other girl wears a huge apron over her print gown. They appear to be brothers & sisters. Photo by Powelson, Rochester, New York. Image vg, two mat edge creases.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: Powelson, Rochester, New York.  

CIVIL WAR LETTER PRAISES ABRAHAM LINCOLN A great Civil War letter praising President Abraham Lincoln, written by JE Willis, Keokuk, Iowa, w handsome large ptd logo "Headquarters Military Commander Keokuk, Iowa", Dec 6, 1864, to Captain Jesse Wilder, congratulates him on election to county office in Iowa despite being "far away in the West", rejoices that "Father Abraham has been called by the Lord the second time. Hurrah for Abraham."; rest of the letter is news of friends and business. 2pp 8 x 11" ptd/ink. Vg.
Circa: 1864
Manufacturer: NA  

UVL NATIONAL CIVIL WAR VETERAN MEDAL & PIN A nice National Representative medal for the Union Veteran Legion National Encampment at Washington, DC, 1909- The 2-pc copper medal depicts the UVL seal, w red ribbon. Exc, comes w the even scarcer UVL collar pin worn by members. Vg.
Circa: 1909
Manufacturer: Union Veteran Legion  

CIVIL WAR CIGAR SMOKING A great Civil War era CDV photograph of 3 young men, 2 appear to be brothers, the latter seated w their pal standing behind, all 3 sport large cigars and look quite pleased with themselves! All three wear lavender colored ties. The photo is by JM Snyder, Berwick, Pennsylvania. Vg.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: JM Snyder, Berwick, Pennsylvania  

CIVIL WAR NURSE DOROTHEA DIX Civil War Nurse Dorothea Dix was Superintendant of Union Army Nurses. War Dept Order, Oct 29, 1863, announces that "Miss Dix" and her agents will govern the employment of women nurses, their certification & assignments. 1p 8 x 5" ptd. Margin slightly trimmed, not affecting text.
Circa: 1863
Manufacturer: NA  

ARMED UNION ARMY OFFICER- DUKE CHARTRES Civil War CDV photo, full standing view of young officer w cavalry sword, tall boots, & exc detail of kepi w "US" wreath, eagle beltplate, captain's rank bars & medal on his chest. This officer was the young Duke of Chartres, an aide to McClellan in the Peninsula & Yorktown campaigns. The photo has an E. Anthony/Brady's National Portrait Gallery backmark. Image vg, w margin stains & wear to corners. An uncommon & famous view.
Circa: 1861-62
Manufacturer: Matthew Brady/E&HT Anthony  

CARBINES FOR THE 5TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY April 1864 Civil War letter from HQ 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Bowers Hill, Virginia, ordering Captain Bardele Galliseth to transfer 42 Sharps carbines to Captains kell & Stetson and Hagermeire of the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry , by order Major Kleintz. 1p 8 x 11" ink. Vg.
Circa: 1864
Manufacturer: NA  

MARY TODD LINCOLN COLOR IMAGE A beatutful color image of Mary Todd Lincoln wearing her First inauguaral gown, 1861. 4 x 3" glass-plate lantern slide photograph of Mrs Lincoln w rose pink rose color gown, floral garland & bouquet. This 4 x 3" glass plate image is rare in any format, and bears the label "Mary Todd Lincoln, Standard Slide Bureau W.P Hume Oberlin, O.". Old repair in one corner, overall VG. This slide dates to the 1880-90s.
Manufacturer: Standard Slide Bureau W.P Hume Oberlin, O  

MAINE SOLDIER CIVIL WAR CDV Civil War CDV photo- full standing viwew of a young Union Army corporal w arms folded to proudly display his new stripes, w reverse imprint by AM M'Kenney, Portland, Maine. Vg & pleasing image.
Circa: 1861-65
Manufacturer: AM M'Kenney, Portland, Maine