Here's a decent 1/6 plate tintype in full case of Alonzo J. Wicks of the 136th New York. Here is Alonzo's Stats:
Alonzo L. Wicks
Residence was not listed; 24 years old.
Enlisted on 8/8/1862 at Friendship, NY as a Sergeant.
On 9/26/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. NY 136th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 3/3/1864 at Louisville, KY
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
And here is the stats for the 136 New York:
NEW YORK
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIXTH INFANTRY
(Three Years)
One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Infantry.-Col., James Wood, Jr.;
Lieut.-Cols., Lester B. Faulkner, Henry L. Arnold; Majs., David
C. Hartshorn, Henry L. Arnold, Campbell H. Young.
The 136th the "Ironclads," was recruited in the counties of
Allegany, Livingston and Wyoming and rendezvoused at Portage,
where it was mustered into the U. S. service for three years on
Sept. 25-26, 1862. It left the state on Oct. 3; was assigned to
the 2nd brigade, 2nd (Steinwehr's) division, 11th corps; went
into winter quarters with the corps at Stafford, Va.; fought its
first battle at Chancellorsville, losing a few men killed,
wounded and missing; and was heavily engaged at Gettysburg on the
first two days of the battle, losing 109 in killed, wounded and
missing.
In Sept., 1863, it was ordered to Tennessee with the 11th and
12th corps and was engaged the following month at the midnight
battle of Wauhatchie, Tenn., losing 6 killed and wounded. It was
active at Missionary ridge in the Chattanooga-Ringgold campaign,
losing 11 killed and wounded. When the 20th corps was formed in
April, 1864, it was attached to the 3d brigade, 3d
(Butterfield's) division of that corps, moving on the Atlanta
campaign early in May.
It was active at the battles of Rocky Face ridge, Resaca,
Cassville, Dallas, Kennesaw mountain and in the siege of Atlanta.
Its heaviest loss was incurred at Resaca, where the casualties
amounted to 13 killed, 68 wounded and 1 missing. After the fall
of Atlanta it remained there until November, when it marched with
Sherman to the sea, engaged in the siege of Savannah, and closed
its active service with the campaign through the Carolinas, in
which it was engaged at Fayetteville, Averasboro, Bentonville,
Raleigh and Bennett's house, losing 45 in killed and wounded in
the battles of Averasboro and Bentonville.
After the close of the war it marched with its corps to
Washington, where it took part in the grand review, and was
mustered out on June 13, 1865, under command of Col. Wood, who
was later promoted to bvt. brigadier-general and major-general.
The regiment lost by death during service, 2 officers and 74 men,
killed and mortally wounded; 1 officer and 91 men, died of
disease and other causes, a total deaths of 168.
Source: The Union Army, Vol. 2, p. 147
Here are pics of the Soldier front and back. The back of the tintype has a faded tag on it that says: "Alonzo J. Wicks Granville and July 1863'. This photo wouldn't have been taken in July as Alonzo is wearing a heavy wool greatcoat. There is one rust spot on the front and a couple of minor chips but mostly there and colorized! For this nice id'd tintype of a good NY soldier with a great regimental history $275.00
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Here's a large tintype of a probably Union Soldier. This piece measures 8 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches and has a great content. The young man is wearing a short jacket and holding his Kepi. His trousers have a stripe down the leg. He is a Sgt evidenced by his stripes which are dark. Due to the cut of his jacket we believe him to be either Artillery or Zouave. No info came with this large tintype and there is no identification whatsoever. His kepi has a wreath with numbers in it but I just can't make it out. It's a nice one however and just needs a nice frame. WAS $375.00 NOW $345.00 !!!
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This next item is a cased image with 2 (brothers?) soldiers seen. These are ruby ambrotypes and although the one on the left is broken into 4 pieces they are all present and the image is complete. The image on the right is unbroken and complete. These are the 1/6th plate size and the only info inside is the maker of the Union Case. The left image shows a young bearded soldier wearing a kep and short coat with his belt buckle to the side and a colt revolver stuck in his belt. Nice image in spite of the breaks. The other image is very nice again with a soldier in a short coat wearing a kepi and holding a musket with a linen sling visible. You can also see his cap box and his belt but the buckle has been made unreadable due to hand tinting that was popular at the time. The Uion case is in great condition with just a little chip to one corner. Nice nice images! WAS $625.00 NOW $575.00
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Here's an excellent CDV of John S. Cox of the 127 Illinois Infantry. This unit definitely saw the 'Elephant'! 6 members of this unit recieved medals of honor! This unit could hold the record for the most MOH's won by a single unit. Here is Info on John and the 127th Illinois.
Residence Elgin IL;
Enlisted on 8/12/1862 as a Private.
On 9/5/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. IL 127th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 5/15/1865
He was listed as:
* Wounded (date and place not stated)
ILLINOIS
127TH INFANTRY
(Three Years)
One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Infantry.-Cols., John Van
Arman, Hamilton N. Eldridge; Lieut.-Cols., Hamilton N.
Eldridge, Frank S. Curtiss; Majs., Frank S. Curtiss, Thomas W.
Chandler, Frank C. Gillette. This regiment was raised under
the call of President Lincoln for 500,000 volunteers in the
summer of 1862. Co. A was recruited in Kendall county, B, in
and around Chicago, C, at Elgin, D, in Grundy county, E, at
St. Charles, F, at Plano; G, in Chicago; H, about Lyons; I, at
Elgin, and K, at Aurora and Big Rock. The regiment was
mustered into the service at Camp Douglas Sept. 6, 1862. It
performed a considerable amount of guard duty in Camp Douglas,
where the Harper's Ferry prisoners were sent in the fall of
1862. The command drew a full complement of English Enfield
rifles in the beginning of November and on the 9th, of that
month departed over the Illinois Central railway for Cairo,
where it went on board the steamer Emerald, and landed at
Memphis, Tenn., on the 13th. It reached the Yazoo in
December, and was engaged in the operations on the Chickasaw
bluffs during which its losses were 1 man killed and 7
wounded. It was with the expedition which captured Arkansas
Post and was one of the first to plant its colors on the
enemy's works. Its losses in the assault were 2 killed, 20
wounded and 9 missing. It was in the bloody assaults upon the
Vicksburg lines in May, 1863. 0n the first day planting its
colors on the glacis of the Confederate works and maintaining
its position until nightfall, when the troops were withdrawn.
The losses of the regiment in the two engagements were about
15 killed and 60 wounded. It took part in the series of
battles around Resaca, Ga., in the spring of 1864, notably the
one on the evening of May 14, when the brigade to which it was
attached carried the fortified line along the slope of
Conasine creek by a desperate assault with the bayonet, in
which the regiment bore a conspicuous part and captured a
number of prisoners. In the operations in front of Resaca the
regiment lost 1 man killed and 3 wounded. In the sharp
fighting among the Dallas hills it was almost constantly under
fire, showing conspicuous gallantry in the actions of May 27,
and 29. In the assault upon Kennesaw mountain the regiment
stood up grandly under the most terrible fire it had ever
encountered, and in the bloody engagement of July 22, east of
Atlanta, it was in the thickest of the fray. On Aug 3, it
took part in an attack on the Confederate skirmish line to the
west of Atlanta, in which it displayed its usual gallantry and
lost a number of men, and it was hotly engaged in the battle
of Jonesboro, its officers and men displaying the greatest
gallantry and inflicting severe loss upon the enemy. The
regiment accompanied Sherman's army on its grand march through
Georgia and the Carolinas, and at the battle of Bentonville it
was for 24 hours on the skirmish line but escaped without
loss. After the surrender of Johnston it marched to
Washington, took part in the grand review, and was specially
complimented for its fine discipline and military bearing. It
was finally mustered out on June 17, 1865, after an arduous
service of almost three years, the actual number of men
finally discharged being about 240, all that remained of the
900 with which the regiment left Camp Douglas in Nov., 1862.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
This is a nice CDV from an excellent Civil War Unit! Excellent condition and sharp! Check out the pics! WAS $175.00 NOW $155.00 !!!
This is a consignment item. This is a grouping of 3 CDV's with a 16th Annual Reunion 18th Iowa Infantry Reunion Badge. The badges is dated Sept. 20-22, 1904 Clinton, Iowa. This ribbon and drop are like new and was made by Whitehead and Hoag. The metal/ribbon is not quite 5 inches long. The first CDV I will talk about is the one with the gentleman in civilian clothes sitting in the chair with his legs crossed sporting a moustache. This one is id'd on the back in ink Cornelius Phillips, West Union, Iowa and says Last Orderly Sergt (1st) of Co. H 18th Iowa Vol Infty - Service from 1862-65. This one has the 2 cent revenue stamp on the reverse. Here is Cornelius's bio:
Cornelius Phillips
Residence West Union IA; 21 years old.
Enlisted on 7/7/1862 as a 6th Corpl.
On 8/6/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. IA 18th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 7/20/1865 at Little Rock, AR
Promotions:
* 3rd Sergt 1/1/1863
* 1st Sergt 4/4/1865
* 2nd Lieut 4/15/1865 (Estimated day)
Other Information:
born in Ohio
The next CDV is of a young man sitting in a chair and is written in pencil on the back 'Dan Miller Co. H. 18" Iowa'. and also has a 2 cent revenue stamp on the reverse. Here's Dan's bio:
Daniel T. Miller
Residence West Union IA; 18 years old.
Enlisted on 7/7/1862 as a Private.
On 8/6/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. IA 18th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 7/20/1865 at Little Rock, AR
He was listed as:
* Wounded 1/8/1863 Springfield, MO (Wounded severely)
Other Information:
born in Canada
The last cdv is of Emerson Parmeter and on the back of the CDV written in ink is "E. Parmentier Co. H. 18" Iowa Infty-taken prisoner at Poison Springs Ark. April 19" 1864 exchanged in Spring of 1864 and returned to Co.' This one also has a 2 cent canceled revenue stamp on the reverse. This CDV is actually a gem tintype mounted on the card. The tin shows Emerson in a shell type jacket with the corps badge of the star in the cresent on his chest. The same info on the back is essentially on the front as well in pencil. I don't know if the data base has misspelled his name of if his name is spelled correctly as it is on the card. Here's Emerson's bio:
Emerson Parmenter
Residence West Union IA; 20 years old.
Enlisted on 7/20/1862 as a Private.
On 8/6/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. IA 18th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 7/20/1865 at Little Rock, AR
He was listed as:
* POW 4/18/1864 Poison Spring, AR
* Wounded 4/18/1864 Poison Spring, AR
* Exchanged 12/19/1864 (place not stated)
* Paroled 12/19/1864 (place not stated)
* Returned 12/19/1864 (place not stated)
Other Information:
born in New York
Looks like Emerson went though hell and perhaps they all did! Here is the bio of the 18th Iowa:
Eighteenth Infantry IOWA
(3 years)
Eighteenth Infantry. Cols., John Edwards, Hugh J. Campbell
Lieut.-Cols. Thomas F. Cook, Hugh J. Campbell; MaJs., Hugh J.
Campbell, Joseph K. Morey.
This regiment was mustered in Aug 5, 6 and 7, 1862. Soon
after it moved to Springfield via St. Louis and Sedalia,
joined the Army of the Southwest under Schofield and marched
through Missouri into Arkansas. Returning to Springfield, it
formed a part of the garrison there during the winter.
On Jan. 8, 1863, Marmaduke's forces, numbering over 5,000 men,
attacked the garrison, which consisted of not to exceed 1,500
men the 18th being the only regular organization there, with
detachments of several Missouri regiments, citizens and quite
a number of convalescents in the hospitals. The fight
commenced about noon and continued with varying success until
almost night, the enemy gaining ground at times only to lose
it by some daring charge, the tide being turned just before
dark by the coming up of five companies of the 18th, which had
been stationed at an outpost. They entered into the fight
with such energy that the enemy was driven into a stockade at
the outskirts of town and declined to give battle the
following day, having lost more than 200 in killed and
wounded. The loss of the regiment was 56 in killed and
wounded and the loss of the entire Union force was about 200.
The regiment remained at Springfield about a year, being
denied the privilege of participating in the stirring scenes
that were bringing glory to its sister regiments, but
performing well the duties so necessary in guarding the border
at that time. Col. Edwards assumed command of the post in
April, and in the fall was in temporary command of the
district of southwestern Missouri, and later in command of his
regiment, which formed part of the force that made Shelby
throw aside his artillery and much of his baggage to escape
his pursuers.
Reaching Fort Smith, Ark., on Oct. 30, the regiment was
assigned to garrison duty and spent the winter there, Col.
Edwards being placed in command of the post. In March, 1864,
the regiment moved with Steele's forces to Arkadelphia, Col.
Edwards being in command of the brigade to which the 18th was
assigned. The command joined Thayer's forces at Elkin's
ferry, the intention being to effect a junction with Banks.
When the retreat of Banks was learned the entire command moved
to Camden.
It was engaged at Prairie d'Ane and at Moscow, where Edwards'
brigade stood the brunt of the attack and on being reinforced
drove the enemy for several miles. After some ten days at
Camden the regiment engaged in a severe battle. With one
section of the 2nd Ind. battery, it was sent to reinforce Col.
Williams of the 1st Kan. Colored regiment, guarding a forage
train. The force was attacked by several thousand troopers,
the Kansas regiment receiving the first shock, and giving way,
crowded through the lines of the 18th and left it to take up
the fight alone. Seven fierce charges were repelled more than
its own numbers were put out of action, but it was finally
surrounded, when, with fixed bayonets, it cut its way out and
reached Camden, having sustained a loss of 77 in killed,
wounded and missing.
The wretched three weeks' retreat to Little Rock followed,
Col. Edwards holding the reserve and guarding the ordnance
train at the battle of Jenkins' Ferry. Resuming its duty as
garrison at Fort Smith, the regiment moved on numerous minor
expeditions and was often compelled to forage to keep from
actual starvation, the river below being blockaded. Col.
Edwards was promoted to brigadier-general and was succeeded as
colonel by Lieut.-Col. Campbell. The regiment marched to Fort
Gibson in November to meet a supply train from Fort Scott, but
finding it had not arrived, set out on the evening of the 27th
with two ears of corn each and one tablespoonful of coffee for
each mess of four, as rations, and found the train over 100
miles distant four days later.
The regiment passed the winter and spring in alternate
starvation and plenty, remaining on garrison duty at Fort
Smith until the latter part of the summer of 1865, when it was
mustered out. Its original strength was 866; gain by
recruits, 9; total, 875.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 4
This is an outstanding little grouping! $325.00 for the lot of 4.
Consignment item:
Here is a 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case with preserver that shows a waist up image in possibly NY short jacket of a young Sgt. He has epaulets on his jacket and the image looks to have been hand tinted. Under the photograph in the case is a soldiers stencil that says J.W. Young. Now there are a 1000 men with that name so it's going to be hard to totally identify him. The image comes in a full case with repaired spline but both halves of the case match. This is still a nice image! No cracks or breaks. $250.00
Consignment
Here's an unmounted 1/4 plate tintype of 2 soldiers siting side by side. They are in uniforms and you can see their mounted NCO sword belt lates and belts. These are 2 grizzled cavalrymen. The contemporary note in the reverse says 'tintype of two cavalrymen from the Civil War. The one of the left is a corporal and both have the correct sword belts as the sword straps can be seen on their right side (left-remember the image is reversed) appears to be mid to late war time period. they are dressed for combat.' The image is dark and there is a bend across the middle. Still easily seen however and perhaps you can identify where the image was taken by the backdrop. $175.00
Consignment
Here's a half plate image that's actually a later copy of the original and is on think type paper. I really think that this is a late 1800's or early 1900's copy of the original. I believe this to be a gelatin silver print as there is a silver sheen to the image when viewed. The gelatin silver process is the photographic process used with currently available black-and-white films and printing papers. A suspension of silver salts in gelatin is coated onto a support such as glass, flexible plastic or film, baryta paper, or resin-coated paper. These light-sensitive materials are stable under normal keeping conditions and are able to be exposed and processed even many years after their manufacture. This is in contrast to the collodion wet-plate process dominant from the 1850s–1880s, which had to be exposed and developed immediately after coating.
The gelatin silver process was introduced by Richard Leach Maddox in 1871 with subsequent considerable improvements in sensitivity obtained by Charles Harper Bennet in 1878. Research over the last 125 years has led to current materials that exhibit low grain and high sensitivity to light. Still a very nice subject and not a process that was done yesterday. $35.00 No backmarks or any other markings that I can see.
Here is something that I have had a long time and decided to let it go. this is an original CDV of Indiana's wonderful Govenor Oliver Perry Morton. He was well loved by his soldiers and he did everything he could to outfit them, even paying for some of it himself! The CDV has on the reverse C.W.Mangrum's Photographs Gallery, West Jefferson Street, Franklin, Ind. UNITED STATES GOVERNORS FROM WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA.
These accomplished individuals were born and/or resided in Wayne County.
#1; The 4th Governor of Indiana, James Brown Ray.
2-19-1794 ~ 8-4-1848
RAY WAS INDIANA’S YOUNGEST GOVERNOR AT AGE 31
Resided in Centerville, Indiana
Wayne County Indiana Prosecutor in 1819
Practiced law in Centerville, Indiana- when Centerville was the County Seat of Wayne County
Resided in Connersville, Indiana for short time and was Fayette County Deputy Clerk
Acting Governor of Indiana from 1822 until 1825
Lt. Governor from 1824 until 1825
Was the Elected Governor of Indiana from 1825 until 1831, during which time the State’s population grew by 55%
Promoted the growth of Indiana Railroads
Died at age 54 from Cholera
James B. Ray, for whom Raysville (Henry County, Indiana) was named, was the fourth Governor of the State of Indiana, serving as such for nearly seven years. His predecessor, Governor William Hendricks, having been elected a United States Senator, resigned as Governor, February 12, 1825, when he was succeeded by Ray, then the President of the State Senate. Ray was elected Governor at the August election, 1825, and served two full terms of three years each. Source; Hazzards History of Henry County, Indiana; 1906
***
Hon. James B. Ray, Governor of Indiana from 1825 to 1831, and the youngest man (age 31) that ever occupied the gubernatorial chair up to that time, lived in Centreville from 1837 to 1840 and practiced law. He was a brilliant speaker, a zealous lawyer and very popular. He died comparatively young. His brother, Martin M. Ray, resided in Centreville many years.
Martin M. Ray was an early and prominent lawyer, who served several years as Circuit Prosecutor. We are indebted to Hon. Jacob B. Julian, who was his law partner for several years, for the following particulars concerning him: ¯ He was a native of Kentucky and came to Indiana at a very early day, perhaps as early as 1817, settling at Brookville. He was a cabinet-maker by trade, and was successively a mercbant and a banker. At the age of thirty he engaged in the practice of law, first at Connersville, and in 1829 at Centreville, where he continued in active practice until 1845. He then retired, from practice and removed to Indianapolis, where he died in 1869. He was an excellent lawyer, and during the years of his practice at Centreville he ranked among the best in the profession at the time. He was a worthy man and a good citizen.¯ Source; History of Wayne County, Indiana; Inter-State Publishers; 1884
***
The 14th Governor of Indiana, Oliver P. Morton.
August 4, 1823 ~ November 1, 1877
INDIANA’S CIVIL WAR GOVERNOR
O.P. Morton was born in Salisbury, Wayne County, Indiana August 4, 1823
He later resided and practiced law in Centerville, Indiana
Was also a U.S. Senator
Died November 1, 1877, & buried in Indianapolis, Indiana
The document below is outstanding! This is signed on the back in bold black ink O.P.Morton, Gov. of Inda' in the Governors old hand! The front is a Military pass and is from the Adjutant General's Office and states Indianapolis, Mar 10th, 1864. The Steamer Jenl. Buel will pas Genl. Mansfield from Madison to Jeffersonville & return - Business Military by order of the Bovenor. Laz. Noble, Adj't Gen'l. Outstanding quality! General John Mansfield (1822 - 1896)
John Mansfield (1822 - 1896) Born: Mendon, Monroe County, NY
Died: 05/06/1896 in Los Angeles, CA
Promotions
Date
To Rank
Full/Brevet
Army/Vol
Comments
06/11/61
Captain
Full
Vol
2nd WI Infantry
01/26/63
Major
Full
Vol
09/01/63
Lt Colonel
Full
Vol
(resigned 08/26/64)
12/03/64
Colonel
Full
Vol
12th Veteran Reserve Corps
03/13/65
Brig-Gen
Brevet
Vol
These pieces were placed in a 'floating' frame for display so you could see both front and back. $450.00
Here's a nice photograph of a Spanish American Era Sailor holding a Krag Rifle with Bayonet. His tally on his cap says U.S.S. TENNESSEE ! GEORGE LOW a Seaman, U.S. Navy on board the USS Tennessee, won the Navy Medal of Honor at New Orleans, La., 15 February 1881. This particular sailor is id'd on back of the photograph as Walter H. White. It's light and in pencil but guaranteed to be there! History Of The U.S.S. Tennessee
Six ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Tennessee in honor of the 16th state.
•(1862 The first USS Tennessee was a paddlewheel steamer captured from the Confederacy at New Orleans on April 2, 1862.
•(1864) The second USS Tennessee was a Confederate ironclad captured from the Confederacy in the Battle of Mobile Bay on February 16, 1864.
•(1869} The third USS Tennessee was a wooden screw frigate originally built and named as Madawaska.
•(1904) The fourth USS Tennessee (ACR-10) was the lead ship of her class of armored cruiser.
•(1919) The fifth USS Tennessee (BB-43) was the lead ship of her class of battleship.
•(1986) The sixth USS Tennessee (SSBN-734) is an Ohio-class submarine.
I suppose this photo is probably the one built in 1904 but I don't know for sure. The photo is a little dirty but you can still clearly see everything of importance. It's still nice! $35.00
SOLD!
Here's an excellent hand tinted 1/6th plate tintype that came out of Noblesville, Indiana. This one shows a knees up seated soldier in kepi and 4 button frock coat. He has a belt around him with a 2 piece spoon and wreath buckle. It's been painted over so I can't make out any details. This young soldier has at his chest what looks like a Model 1 series 2 Smith and Wesson .22 caliber handgun and a nice, in the sheath, large bowie knife. He shows hand tinting on his rosey cheeks as well. This is a great tintype in a full case with repaired spline. Nice, Nice, Nice!!! $325.00
Here's 2 tintypes that I picked up with the soldier tintype above. These are out of cases or an album. The first one is a 1/9th plate that kind of looks like a young Abraham Lincoln but he's much better looking that 'Ole Abe'. He's wearing the same kind of suit and cravat. The second tintype is a striking pose of a hugh man with very masculine features. He kind of looks familiar to me but I just can't put my finger on it. This one is about tintype size and came out of an album. If you have any info on this man or if he looks familiar to you as well, let me know. Thanks for looking.
Next, I have a small grouping of photographs from the 158th Indiana that served from 1898-1899. RECORD OF INDIANA VOLUNTEERS IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
1898-1899
The 158th Regiment of Infantry, Indiana Volunteers, was formed of the 2d Regiment Infantry, Indiana National Guard, and was composed of companies from Indianapolis (3), Rochester, Frankfort, Franklin, Winchester, Covington, Sheridan Martinsville, Kokomo and Crawfordsville.
The regiment arrived at Camp Mount April 26, 1898, under orders from the Governor, for the purpose of being mustered into the service of the United States. After the physical examination of officers and men, the regiment was mustered into the Volunteer Service of the United States on May 10, 1898, and left for Camp Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Georgia on May 16, arrived there on May 18, and went into camp. Broke camp at Camp Thomas August 25, under orders to proceed to Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tennessee, where it arrived August 26. Having been ordered home for muster out, the regiment left Camp Poland on September 12 and arrived at Camp Mount on September 14. The regiment was furloughed for thirty days from September 17 and was finally mustered out and discharged November 4, 1898. Here is a list of the photographs in this grouping:
1. Cabinet card of a Second Lt. with Sword. On back in pencil is 'Co. D-158th Ind. F.Reuben'
2. Cabinet card of group of soldiers with stacked rifles- camp scene. Co. D 158th Ind. on back.
3. Cabinet card of soldiers at attention in front of tents with stacked rifles. Co. D. 158th Ind.
4. Cabinet card of soldiers around soldier on stretcher. Co. D. 158th Ind.
5. Sm. Card of stacks of arms and gear in woods. Co. D. 158th Ind on back.
6. Sm. Card of soldiers marching in underwear in woods. Co. D. 158th Ind on back.
7. Cabinet card of Civil War Indiana Monument on Chickamauga Battlefield
8. Cabinet card of Civil War 18th Ind Battery Monument on Chickamauga Battlefield.
Except for the cabinet card of the 2nd Lt. I believe all the other photographs were taken when the 158th Ind was stationed at Camp Thomas in Chickamauga Park, Georgia. I did find a Fred Reuben listed as Corporal in Co. D and evidently he made it up to Lt as his name is on the back of the photo or perhaps this grouping belonged to him. The original 2nd Lt. of Co. D was a gentleman with the name of William A. Kreber. The cabinet card of the 2nd Lt was taken in Indianapolis. This unit was ready to go but the war was over before it was needed. Still a nice glimpse into Army life!!! $65.00
Here's a nice example of an 1850's photograph referred to as a Daguerrotype. Looking at it from certain angles makes it look like a mirror. It was a poisonious occupation that used mercury in the photographic process on a copper plate so photographers turned to ambrotypes and tintypes for safety. This photo is in the 6th plate size and is very clear with some spotting to the plate on the lower left hand side. The case is in good condition with tape on the spline. Still clear and definitely a look into the past. This young man was probably 18 or 19 in this photograph and definitely old enough to participate in the Civil War some 10 years or so later. $45.00
Cabinet Card Photograph of a young man in Uniform with a photographers imprint of Lamsom of Portland,ME. This is an indian war era photograph showing a young man in uniform coat with sgt's stripes and a script A on his collar. There is another insignia on his collar but I can't make it out. I believe his buttons are Maine State Seal buttons as well. Nice one! $45.00
This is a great old actual photo postcard of a line of Indian Squaws watching "the dance" at Rosebud S. Dak. Better than my pic shows. This is a line of squaws with an American Flag. On the back is writing which says 'Some of the squaws who do the sining while the buck Indians dance.' This card is probably from the teens or 20's. Nice condition and was never sent anywhere. Excellent condition! $35.00
This is a great heavy postcard or cabinet card sized advertising card showing Spanish American War leader Joe Wheeler who was a former Confederate General during the Civil War! The bottom of the card has on it JOSEPH C. WHEELER, MAJOR GENERAL VOLUNTEERS. The back of the card advertises FAIRBANK'S FAIRY SOAP - PURE WHITE FLOATING and goes on to talk about it. Excellent piece!! $45.00
Another excellent image which has been cut down a bit but not affecting the image at all. This image shows a young lad sitting on a rock next to his horse with a black dog at his feet. Check out the saddle on that horse! Outstanding! Probably 1860's-70's. $65.00
This cabinet card shows 4 young men playing cards and drinking whiskey. Every Mother's nightmare! The bottom of the card has the photographers logo of H. OLIVANT - HENNESSY, O.T. which stands for Oklahoma Territory. Before Oklahoma was a state! Oklahoma Territory was located almost in the center of the state with seven counties; (1) Logan (2) Oklahoma (3) Cleveland (4) Canadian, (5) Kingfisher (6) Payne and (7) Beaver. Surrounding Oklahoma Territory was Indian Territory.
The back of the card has the name of Sam Morrow on it. Very good condition! $95.00
Another Excellent cabinet card showing a baby girl laying on a fur blanket of some sort. This is a great image from W.C.Downing - Ardmore, Ind. Ter. Indian Territory!
Oklahoma Territory was located almost in the center of the state with seven counties; (1) Logan (2) Oklahoma (3) Cleveland (4) Canadian, (5) Kingfisher (6) Payne and (7) Beaver. Surrounding Oklahoma Territory was Indian Territory. In 1890 three Judicial Districts were established in Indian Territory: First District, covering the area of Cherokee and Creek Nations with Muskogee as the court seat; Second District covering the area of the Choctaw Nation with South McAlester as the court seat; Third District covering the area of Seminole and Chickasaw Nations with Ardmore as the court seat. $35.00
This is a CDV showing a Civil War era German Cavalry Officer. Full standing view with sword and kepi on table. German backmark of C.S.STRAUFS PHOTOGRAPH SCHWERIN, BISCHEFSTRASSE NO. 5. $35.00
A nice CDV of Tom and Lavinia (Warren) Thumb! Nice condition CDV showig full standing views. TOM THUMB
(Charles Sherwood Stratton)
Charles Sherwood Stratton (Tom Thumb) was born Jan. 4, 1838, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Sherwood Edward Stratton, a carpenter, and his wife, Cynthia. The parents, "normal" sized adults reportedly were embarrassed that their son was a dwarf.
In 1842, P. T. Barnum discovered Charles, who measured 25 inches and weighed 15 pounds, only six pounds more than his birth weight.
Barnum touted the child as an 11-year-old European marvel and taught him to sing, dance, mime and act. During their dealings together, they traveled around the world and met various leaders and royalty, including President Abraham Lincoln and Britain's Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren were married Feb. 10, 1863, in New York City's Grace Episcopal Church. The newlyweds stood atop a grand piano to receive 2,000 guests.
Tom Thumb died of a stroke on July 15, 1883. His funeral was attended by more than 10,000 people. Lavinia remarried on April 6, 1885, to an Italian dwarf, Count Primo Magri. She died Nov. 25, 1919.
LAVINIA WARREN
(Mrs. Tom Thumb)
Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump was born Oct. 31, 1841, in Middleborough, Mass., to James S. and Huldah P. Bump. She had four brothers, George, James, Sylvanus and Benjamin, all of whom reached six feet or more by adulthood, and two sisters, Caroline Delia, a normal-sized person, and Huldah (later known as Minnie Warren), who grew to 32 inches.
Before being hired by P. T. Barnum in 1862 to appear in his American Museum in New York City, Lavinia spent four years with a relative's traveling boat show steaming up and down the Mississippi River. She was employed as a teacher in a one-room country school when Barnum heard of her. Within the year, Lavinia, 21 years old and 32 inches tall, met Charles Sherwood Stratton, "General" Tom Thumb, whom she later married.
This is an unmounted tintype showing a young man wearing an apron. He could be a blacksmith, a butcher or whatever. Nice condition! $25.00
This is another unmounted tintype showing a slightly older boy wearing an apron. Like the boy abouve he could have been a blacksmith, butcher or whatever. Both photos came together. $25.00
This CDV shows an older gentleman in a sitting pose but the best thing about this CDV is the Civil War Eagle and Shield motif that is so desired by collectors on the reverse. The backmark is KELLOGG BROTHERS PHOTOGRAPHERS 279 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. $22.50
A CDV heavy card of an 18th century German or European Soldier with the photographer imprint of Stadler, Aeschach. on the front. Probably 1880's or so. Has backmark info as well. $5.00
This is a CDV of a young French Cadet or Soldier. Rather cocky young guy with kepi on table next to him. Has the name Leon on the back as well as the backmark MANDAY? PHOTOGRAPHE 49. RUE VIOLET. 49 PARIS-GRENELLE. $15.00
This is a paper mounted tintype showing a Civil War or slightly post CW Muscian with a small wind instrument in his hand. Nice full standing view showing this young man is uniform with kepi. Kepi has a wreath with something in it attached to the front. A couple of bends but just very slightly dark. $65.00
This is a paper mounted tintype showing a man on a horse. The tintype is dark but easily seen in the sunlight. This is a photo taken by J. R. Pearson's New York Gallery in Allegheny City, PA. Unusual to find this fullstanding type image of a man on a horse. $145.00
This is a paper mounted tintype showing a knees up soldier in what appears to be a gray jacket with buttons down the front. This however is a Veteran Reserve Corps Union soldier. The image is excellent with just a few minor bends and has excellent clearity and color! $250.00
Here are 3 CDV's of lads that are Military Academy students. Two of the CDV's are of the same boy and he is identified as Richard M. Bowen age 10 years and is dated 1863. The other boy holds a kepi by his side. They are both wearing shell jackets and the same dark pants. The backmarks are E.B.Carpenter, Photographer, successor to Frank Rowell, Providence, R.I. Nice images! The one little fellow doesn't look too happy. For the 3 - $120.00
Here is a very unusal cdv of 2 adult cats! How'd they get them to sit still for these photos! Photo is in a nice oval format. Backmarked F.W.Haskins, Photographer, Holyoke, Mass. 1870's $45.00
Here is a Nice Tintype of 3 buddies of Civil War Era drinking a nice frosty mug of Beer and enjoying each others company! If I was a drinking man I'd just join in! Mounted in an old album page. Excellent condition!! $65.00
Here's an excellent condition CDV of 3 young Acrobats! This card dates to about 1870 or so and is backmarked C. Henkel, Photographer, 1288 Broadway, N.Y. $45.00
Here's another nice cdv of a full standing elderly gentleman and at the bottom of the card it's written in period ink JOHN DODGE, DR. $15.00 . Don't know why the $15.00 is written there. Perhaps in his old age he needed contributions to live and was asking for a $15.00 donation. No social security back then! $10 ($5 less than what he was asking!)
This is a nice unmounted full plate tinted tintype of a young gentleman of the 1850's and the 1860's. The look on his face is great. Very sharp for a large tintype! $95.00
This is an old 1/6th plate thermoplastic case showing different fireman scenes on the front. Check out the pics! The case has a few cracks in it on the inside that you can't see on the outside and it's somewhat warped from heat. It also needs a pad on the inside cover but it would look great with an old firefighter photograph in it. The paper inside has the following info on it: Littlefield, Parsons & Col, Manufacturers of Daguerrotype Cases. L.P. & Co. are the sold proprietors and only legal manufacturers of UNION CASES with the embracing Rivited Hinges . Patented October 14, 1856, and April 21, 1857. The Hinges are a little loose o n this case as well. Nice old displayable antique piece! $145.00
Here is a great rare Cabinet Photograph find. This one is real nice. Check out the man standing at his cabinet doors with his beautiful hunting dog and percussion shotgun. This 1800s Rifle man Hunter Dog Gun Photo has great detail with minor edge wear. Overall condition is good for this neat old item. Just an great Photo !! $45.00
. CDV of a young gentleman sporting some nice sideburns and a moustache with his hair slightly jostled.. He is wearing a suit and sitting kind of sideways. The back of the card has a 2 cent revenue stamp that is machine cancelled. The backmark is BRADLEY & RULOFSON PHOTOGRAPHERS of San Franciso! Excellent! $10.00
Here we have a ton of original prints that were taken from FRANK LESLIE'S SCENES AND PORTRAITS OF THE CIVIL WAR. These were done in 1865 I believe and although I would never take apart a book to sell the prints I found these prints already separated from the book. So here they are. I've shown several of the prints which are on both sides of the paper but different images. The pages are 16 inches by 11 inches and the prints are still vivid. Take a look at the pics. I did not take photos of all of them but the subject matter is quite varied and shows battle scenes from Gettysburg as well as down south. Riverboats and ironclads are present as well as battlemaps and Generals from the Civil War. Take a look and if there's anything you would like or want me to check for let me know at tc1861@yahoo.com Each print is $9. One of the prints is a double sheet. Thanks for looking!
Here we have some half sheet prints for $6 each. They average about 11 1/2 by 12 inches. Check out the pics!
and here is what I call some quarter sized sheets. They vary in size but an average size is 7 1/2 X 12 inches. Check out the pics!
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