One of two similar photographs, Lt. Bell is pictured with his wife Emeline and Daughter Nannie Claudia. He enlisted on May 7, 1861 at Jerusalem, VA as a 1st Lieutenant in Co. H, 5th VA Cavalry (Southampton Cavalry). He was not reelected in May 1862 when the army was reorganized…
Very nice sixth plate tintype of a seated Confederate Officer. Although unidentified, the image came out of North Carolina. The officer is seated with one arm casually resting on the back of the chair with a large portion of his frock coat visible. The buttons are gilded, but his rank…
Crystal Clear sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a private in Co. C, 11th New Hampshire Infantry. He appears to be holding a Model 1842 musket and displays the top of his hat in the classic New Hampshire pose. The hat shows the “NHV” letters, infantry horn with the number “11”…