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At the time this rare outdoor CDV was taken, H. H. (Harry) Humphreys and F. W. Vaughan were serving on the staff of General A. A. Humphreys, Harry’s father. The two men, along with a group of engineers and cartographers, were performing reconnaissance and mapping duties in the area of…$495.00 -
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 -
This nice sixth plate ambrotype depicts a young Rebel seated at a table and displaying a pocket revolver. I cannot identify what type of revolver it is, but a gun expert could certainly do so. The soldier is wearing a shell jacket which is a bit small for him, as it…$2,250.00 -
This fine sixth plate ambrotype depicts a Confederate soldier armed with a Model 1842 musket, Colt pistol, bayonet and side knife. He is also wearing a belt with a forked tongue buckle, which is quite rare in a Confederate image. The buckle has been gilded, and you can see the…$3,850.00 -
This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a serious Confederate soldier seated next to a large table. The soldier is wearing a Type II depot jacket that appears to be somewhat large for his frame. He sports a bow tie and frown, and considering the new condition of the jacket, he could…$2,450.00 -
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…$1,650.00 -
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 -
Very nice clear glass ambrotype of a Union officer. The image is not lacquered on the back and looks like a ghost image without black paper behind it to provide the contrast. Image is nicely colored and posed. Housed in a very nice patriotic leatherette case (eagle and shield) with…$445.00 -
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 -
This sixth plate tintype depicts a Union soldier standing with his weapon, which looks like a Mississippi rifle with sabre bayonet attached. The soldier is nicely posed with his arm across his torso. He is wearing a slouch hat, and has a western theatre look about him. His belt has…$350.00 -
This chest view image of Surgeon John Dixon (Dickinson) is an interesting CDV. In period writing on the back is “Yours (illegible), Dr. Dixon Surg. 195. O.V.I. late Asst. Surg. 36” O.V.I.” I had difficulty finding his record of service until I found him listed in Civil War Data as…$275.00 -
Ambrotype, 6th plate This image is dark, but it has very nice content. Two young soldiers stand behind a mother, father and young girl. The young men are likely the older brothers of the young girl. The young men are both wearing shell jackets that are similar to Confederate depot…$250.00