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This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a simply dressed Confederate soldier who is well equipped with leather belts and straps. His waist belt likely has some kind of buckle, but it is not visible. The narrow shoulder strap looks like it would support a canteen. The wider shoulder strap has a…$2,650.00
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This nice ninth plate ruby ambrotype depicts a young Confederate soldier wielding a knife and pepperbox pistol. The knife is very similar in appearance to a Richmond style clip point side knife. Many such knives were manufactured in the South during the war. He is dressed in a decorative “battle…$2,975.00
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This image came out of a family in Navarro County, Texas with a verbal provenance that it depicted John A. Strobel. Strobel served as a private in Company F of Griffin’s Texas Infantry Battalion. Griffin’s Infantry Battalion was assembled during the early summer of 1862 with six companies. The unit…$6,500.00
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Joseph Wilson entered the Navy a Paymaster, on July 24, 1813, initially serving on the brig “Rattlesnake”, with subsequent service on the following vessels: ship “Argus” in 1814, the brig “Savannah”, in 1815, the frigate “Macedonian”, in 1817 (remaining there for four years); the schooner “Shark”, in 1824; the frigate…$2,850.00
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Exceptional half plate ambrotype of an early war Virginia militia officer. He is posed with his foot officer’s sword, kepi and two piece Virginia buckle. The state seal on the plate is obviously Virginia, but it is not crystal clear, so the image is priced accordingly. The uniform buttons are…$7,250.00
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This sixth plate tintype of a seated militia soldier is likely from Massachusetts based on images of soldiers identified to Massachusetts with nearly identical uniforms. The frock coat with black collar, shoulder tabs and cuffs has been seen on Massachusetts militiamen. The soldier is seated in a classic period pose…$325.00
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These two images came out of southwest Virginia many years ago. Pictured are two brothers, William Orr to the left and Alexander Orr to the right. They are both identified in the cases. Inside William’s case is written “William Orr Wednesday March 9th 1863.” Inside Alexander’s case is written “Alexander…$4,500.00
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This crystal clear sixth plate ambrotype depicts a seated Confederate soldier displaying a double barrel shotgun. The shotgun is proudly held up for the photographer, and the twin hammers and triggers are quite visible. The collar on the soldier’s jacket is folded open to reveal his white shirt, and the jacket…$4,950.00
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This incredible image is the best child in uniform I have seen. It depicts a young southern boy in Zouave dress, whose kepi appears to have crossed sabres on it. The image is exceptional in every way, including content, condition, and coloring. The family must have been well-to-do, as the…$3,250.00
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This image depicts a nicely armed and outfitted Confederate soldier from Virginia. Although unknown, the image came from Madison, VA. The soldier is wearing a simple uniform with gray shell jacket and trousers. He has several linen slings crossed over his chest, two of which likely are for haversacks and…$4,250.00
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Extremely nice sixth plate ambrotype grouping of three brothers, two of which are wearing Richmond Type II depot jackets. The family resemblance between the three is clear. The two soldiers appear to be in new uniforms, and the image may have been taken shortly after their enlistments. The buttons are…$2,850.00
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This pair of Union soldier images is exceptional in every way. They were likely taken at the same sitting by the same photographer, as the posing and composition are identical. Both have gilt applied in the same manner, with the belt plate outlined and the “US” highlighted. Both are wearing…$2,895.00
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This is a well-known published image that has been in both the William Albaugh and Bill Turner collections. It was published in Albaugh’s “Confederate Faces” and Turner’s “Even More Confederate Faces.” The image depicts a Virginia militiaman in full uniform with sword. His uniform mirrors the US Army 1858 regulations,…$2,450.00