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CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY
Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358). Learn More »
MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN
This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard, “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY
This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in… (1179-232). Learn More »
BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES
CDV is of Jirah I. Young in a medium-colored civilian suit with a black felt collar, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount has clipped corners and the paper has some… (1179-1910). Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK SOLDIER WITH DOUBLE PERIOD INK ID
CDV is of Jacob Kent posed with one arm resting on a balustrade and the other holding his dark slouch hat by his side. He wears a dark sack coat buttoned to the throat and light-colored… (1179-1909). Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF 34TH & 24TH MASSACHUSETTS CORPORAL BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER
CDV is of James G. Bigelow who served in both the 34th and 24th Massachusetts Infantry. Bigelow is posed with one hand resting on the back of a chair with his forage cap resting on the seat. He wears… (1179-1934). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA
This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is… (1179-179). Learn More »
LITHOGRAPH CDV OF WAR OF 1812 OFFICER - CAPTAIN JOHN BUTLER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
CDV dates from the 1870’s and depicts Butler in the uniform of an American officer wearing a high collared coatee with cloth epaulettes, a high collard white shirt and leather neck stock. Reverse… (490-6200XX). Learn More »
BUST VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF
CDV is a bust view of Clark in a dark frock coat with a black felt collar. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper have light to moderate surface dirt. Reverse has a photographer’s… (490-6200U). Learn More »
OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS
This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »
INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG
This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127). Learn More »
MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES
By William Gilham. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1862. Id’d to “V.M. Johnson / Virginia / August 13th, 1863,” inscribed in weak pencil inscription in front EPS. 559 pp., 82… (1202-102). Learn More »
FREE FRANKED COVER HANDWRITTEN BY BEN BUTLER
Letter envelope with "free franked" postage by Butler's signature. Empty letter envelope addressed to someone in Maine. The right to send mail free of postage is commonly referred to as a "free… (490-6450). Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL FOOTE IN UNIFORM
Seated studio cdv image of Admiral Andrew Foote in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Foote is seated, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He has is sword and cap in his lap. Cap displays… (431-30). Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL SAMUEL DUPONT
Seated studio image of Samuel DuPont in Naval uniform. Clear image with good contrast. Dupont is in double-breasted frock with braided epaulettes, trousers with wide stripes down leg, sword and… (431-33). Learn More »
PERIOD INK SIGNED CDV OF PRIVATE JOHN S. DeWOLF
Here we have a bust view of Private John DeWolf of the 127th Illinois infantry and later of the 49th USCT. Image shows a bust view of a serious looking man wearing a frock coat with the collar turned… (2024-452). Learn More »
REMOUNTED CHEST-UP VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH OF GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S STAFF
This CDV image shows French from the mid-chest up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Paper and mount are also in nice shape. Reverse… (490-6200M). Learn More »
CHEST-UP VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH – NEW ORLEANS PHOTOGRAPHER
This CDV image shows French from the mid-chest up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Paper and mount are also in nice shape. Reverse… (490-6200K). Learn More »
CDV OF COMMODORE STRINGHAM IN UNIFORM
Full standing studio cdv image of Commodore Silas H. Stringham in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Stringham is standing, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He wears his sword belt… (431-22). Learn More »
LEFT PROFILE SEATED VIEW OF UNION ADMIRAL JOHN LEE DAVIS BY BRADY
CDV shows Davis seated and posed with his hands in his lap. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with admiral’s shoulder straps and cuff rank. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount corners… (431-49). Learn More »
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FROCK COAT, SASH, EPAULETS AND SWORD BELT OF COLONEL AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ELI HOUSTON MURRAY, 3rd KENTUCKY CAVALRY
This set consists of a wonderful, identified Union cavalry colonel’s frock coat, epaulets, sash and sword belt, all in excellent condition and belonging to Col. E.H. Murray, 3rd Kentucky Cavalry, who saw action in Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama,… (1268-783). Learn More »
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