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The subject of this 6th plate relievo ambrotype is a member of the “Old Dominion Rifles” who enlisted in the 28th Virginia Infantry as Company C in June of 1861. In October of 1862 the company transferred to the 38th Bttn. Virginia Artillery. Two brothers from this company are pictured… -
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 -
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Very nice sixth plate ambrotype of a bearded Confederate dressed in a pleated blouse or hunting shirt. Members of Maxcy Gregg’s First South Carolina Infantry are known to have worn these blouses. Two such units were the Richland Volunteer Rifle Company and the Rhett Guard. An image identified to the… -
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 -
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Very nice sixth plate ambrotype of a Virginia Militia officer with two piece Virginia buckle and eagle pommel sword. The buckle can be seen as Virginia, but it is not very clear so the image is priced accordingly. The uniform buttons are sword-up Virginias, which are easy to see, particularly… -
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This stunning ambrotype depicts a pre-war VMI cadet in furlough uniform. The image is correct such that the “VMI” letters on the hat are not reversed. This is because the image was made using the Cutting’s patent methodology, where the emulsion side of the glass is turned around and a… -
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Very nice sixth plate ambrotype of a confederate private. He is wielding a rare imported Pattern 1851 French Minie Rifle. The Lovell catch bayonet for the rifle can be seen housed in the scabbard resting on his hip. A number of North Carolina troops garrisoned at Fort Fisher are documented… -
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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Really nice sixth plate ambrotype of a standing Confederate with a musket and bayonet at his side. He has what looks like two Colt pocket pistols in his unusual belt with two roller buckles. The pistol on the left has a 3 inch barrel, and the one on the right… -
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The soldier pictured here is identified in the case in period writing as Edward L. Hopkins. Hopkins enlisted at age 26 in the 16th Mississippi Infantry as a Second Lieutenant. He was in Company D, Captain Samuel E. Baker’s Company, Adams Light Guard. The 16th Mississippi Infantry was organized in…