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Horses used by General U.S. Grant

Image shows three horses in a field. The reins of each horse are being held by a different handler. Graphite inscription on verso "1.50--" "S429" "June 1864 Horses Used by General Grant Left: 'Egypt' Center: 'Cincinatti' Right: 'Jeff Davis'...

GLC05111.02.1366

The Swamp Angel, a massive cannon

Ink inscription on recto "The Swamp Angel." Graphite inscription on verso "13" "1.50--" "Swamp Angel." Ink inscription on verso "'The Swamp Angel' distinguished in the bombardment of Charleston, S.C., from Folly Island by Quincy A. Gillmore. Maj...

GLC05111.02.1367

As Navy captain, seated 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose

Ink inscription on verso "Dr. Wm. T. Hurd U.S. Navy Receiving Ship Ohio. Boston Navy Yard. Aug 4th 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "G.H. Loomis, 7 Tremont Row, Boston. Photographs from Card to Life Size in the highest style of the art."

GLC05111.02.1391

As Marine lieutenant, standing full-length portrait

Subject is searing Chasseur hat, and holding his sword with both hands in front of himself. Graphite inscription on verso "Given March 1861" "Lt. Highee U.S.M.C."

GLC05111.02.1397

William Gaston Fay, in Navy uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Wm. Gaston Fay Act. Asst. P.M. U.S. Navy" "Presented Jan. 10th '63."

GLC05111.02.1414

As brigadier general, standing full length portrait with cape and hat in hand

Wearing his cape to obscure his rank, Meigs holds his hat in his right hand and the pommel of his sword in his left. Ink inscription on verso "Montgomery C. Meigs. Brig Genl V.Q.M.C. USA May 15, 1861" "Jan 1864" "Bvt Maj gen USA July 5, 1864....

GLC05111.02.1433

As lieutenant general, seated full length portrait with hand on table

General scott is seated in uniform, resting his right forearm on a small table, and holding his sword by its sheath in his left hand. Imprint on recto "Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by Chas. D...

GLC05111.02.1441

Lincoln seated in chair with hat on table, O-50

Shows Lincoln seated at table. Graphite inscription on verso "68." Photographers imprint on verso: "Collection of Americana Frederick H. Meserve 265 Edgecomb Avenue New York City from Negative in the Possession of F.H. Meserve, 265 Edgecombe Ave...

GLC05111.03

Tintype portrait of soldier before painted camp background

Full length view of a soldier in front of painted camp background (tents, flags etc.). The soldier wears a gun in his belt. An American flag, the soldier's pants and other items in the photo have been colored with pencil or dry pigment while the...

GLC05131.01

Ambrotype of Sergeant William Everts II

Half length seated view of Everts with a slight beard, holding a sword. Descriptive tag reads: "William Everts II died in one of the first battles of the Civil War." CASE: Stamped paper on board showing a birds in a fountains and flowers. Gold...

GLC05131.25

Tintype of William T. Sherman, with second tintype of little girl

Bust portrait of William T. Sherman with one star. 9th plate tintype in 6th plate Union Case. Descriptive tag mistakenly identifies this photograph as: "Ferrotype of Gen. Phil. Henry Sheridan Commander of the Army of Shenandoah in 1864." A 6th...

GLC05131.26

Tintype of General Ulysses S. Grant

Half length portrait of Grant with one star. 9th plate. Possibly a second or later generation image. Descriptive tag reads: "Ferrotype of Gen. Grant circa Civil War period." CASE: Union case with cannon and pyramid of cannonballs in front of a...

GLC05131.30

The Home Guard

"White Mountain Rangers 1861." Shows a female "milita" regiment with poles resembling rifles.

GLC05137.002

Elmira Prison Camp

"Prison camp at Elmira N. Y. during Civil War. Confederate prisoners were kept here. Photo taken Oct. 1864."

GLC05137.003

Sherman's Battery as it appeared on its return from the Battle of Bull Run

E. Anthony, publisher. [Title continued] "The defect in the left hand picture is unfortunate, but does not mar the interesting part of the picture."

GLC05137.006

Old Farm House on Fair Oaks Battle-Field

E. & H. T. Anthony, Publisher. From Gardner's Gallery. Negative by James F. Gibson. [Title continued] "Pierced by hundreds of bullets, and used as a Hospital by Hooker's Division."

GLC05137.009

As major general, 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Ethan Allen Hitchcock. Major General U.S. Vols. Feb. 10, 1862 (173)." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0963

As captain, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Max Woodhull Woo..." Ink inscription on verso "Maxwell V. L. Woodhull. Major & Ass't. Adj't. Gen'l. Bv't. Brig. Gen. U.S. Vols. Mch. 13, 1865" "(1434)."

GLC05111.02.0817

As brigadier general, 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "C.R. Woods" "33d" "Aug 4 '63" Cal. rtd." Ink inscription on verso "Charles R. Woods. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A. Maj. [struck: 18th] Inf. and Bvt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T...

GLC05111.02.0818

As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Walcutt." Ink inscription on verso "Charles C. Walcutt. Brig. Gen. and Bv't. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "Mar. 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. From...

GLC05111.02.0832

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "55." Ink inscription on verso "Lewis Wallace. Major General Vols. U.S.A. Comd'g. Middle Department." "July, 1864" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. From...

GLC05111.02.0834

As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length portrait with right hand on hip

Ink inscription on verso "J. H. Hobart Ward. Brigadier General Vols. U.S.A." "March, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0836

As colonel standing full-length portrait, forage hat and sword in hand

Graphite inscription on verso "1656" "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "George Von Schach. Colonel 7th N.Y.S. Vol. Inf." "Jan'y. 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Julius Brill, 204 Chatham Square, New-York."

GLC05111.02.0875

Officer in union uniform, standing full-length portrait leaning on pillar

Graphite inscription on verso "Given 1861 Apl" "Mr. Mullins Miss."

GLC05111.02.0891

Artistic rendering of New Ironsides Attack on Fort Sumpter

Ink inscription on recto "New Ironsides Moonlight Attack on Fort Sumpter. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1863, by Wm. H. Rease, in the Clerk's Office of the Disctrict Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Graphite...

GLC05111.02.0975