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Dead horses of the 9th Massachusetts Artillery, Trostle Farm, Gettysburg

This image shows the dead horses of the 9th Massachusetts Artillery after the battle at Trostle's farm in Gettysburg. In the background is Abraham Trostle's barn. Numeric notation on recto: "300" and "266." Inscription on verso: "In Trossel's [sic]...

GLC05111.01.0967

Union soldiers dismantling Confederate fort posed on cannon

The image shows Union soldiers sitting on and standing near two cannon, one soldier in the center possibly African-American, with fortification earthworks in the background. Inscription on verso: "Dismantling the Rebel Forts, Petersburg, Va."

GLC05111.01.1011

Zouaves at Yorktown

The image shows 4 Union Zouaves around the wreckage of bombed cannon. Numeric notation on image: "249." Inscription on verso: "Confederate fortification Yorktown, Va." Numeric notation on verso: "249" "65" and "83."

GLC05111.01.1021

Fortifications near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of a group of fortifications near Yorktown, including one upon which six men and an artillery piece are situated. The photograph is faded with age. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dupe. Fortifications near." Numeric notation on verso: "496."...

GLC05111.01.1173

Great Siege Train at Yorktown [split stereocard]

Image of hundreds of soldiers and dozens of artillery pieces in formation, with Yorktown in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso: "Great Siege Train at. 2." Numeric notation on verso: "506." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H...

GLC05111.01.1179

Artillery soldier seated on tree stump

The image shows a soldier wearing the pants of an artillery uniform and seated on a tree stump. The photographer's wagon is visible behind him next to another wagon. Numeric notations on verso: "II-IX" and "1030." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1116

Federal occupation of outer line Confederate fortications captured by 18th Corps

The image shows men, tents, and horses inside the fortifications, whose sides are lined with cannons. A large wooden platform is in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Outer line of Conf. Fortifications captured by 18th Corps June 15/64....

GLC05111.01.1130

Man surveying fortications

The image shows the outer edge of fortifications which stretch into the distance. A man sits behind a cannon in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "47" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1137

Swiveling cannons in shoreline fortifications

The image shows two different kinds of cannons looking out of shoreline fortifications. The guns are built on wheels and a track so that they can swivel. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1132" and "M-1-132."

GLC05111.01.1138

Railroad battery before Petersburg

The image shows a cannon inside a small railroad, car-like, battery that rides on tracks in the foreground. Two men stand near the cannon with four others nearby. Inscription on verso: "Railroad battery before Petersburg." Additional inscription...

GLC05111.01.1139

Front view of railroad battery

The image shows the front of a railroad battery with five soldiers nearby. Inscription on verso: "Confederate ironclad" "Railroad battery?" and "no label." Numeric notation on verso: "33." Numeric notation on recto: "298."

GLC05111.01.1140

View from Tylers Battery, Fredericksburg

The image shows two cannons behind fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Fredericksburg. View from Tylers Battery" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "676" and "VI."

GLC05111.01.1141

The thirteen inch mortar "Dictator"

The image shows the mortar on a large wooden platform. Ten soldiers stand or sit around the gun. Four cannon balls are stacked to the side. Inscription on verso: "The thriteen-inch mortar 'Dictator'." Numeric notations on verso: "34" and "199."...

GLC05111.01.1142

Confederate Battery on James River, Virginia above Dutch Gap Canal

The image shows a cannon and a soldier standing in fortifications. (Identical to #1152.) Inscription on verso: "Confederate Battery on James River Va above Dutch Gap Canal." Numeric notations on verso: "46" and "97." Taken along the James River in...

GLC05111.01.1143

Rear view of cannon in fortifications overlooking a waterway

The image shows a cannon inside fortifications overlooking a waterway. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "53."

GLC05111.01.1144

Fort Pulaski

The image shows a man in civilian clothes surveying a cannon behind fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Ft. Pulaski" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" "4" "36" "M-5-144" and "M-5-309."

GLC05111.01.1145

Army of the James, cannon overlooking the river

The image looks out from fortifications on the James River, showing the rear of a cannon and a man standing next to it. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "19" and "XII." Taken along the James River...

GLC05111.01.1146

Rear view of a line of cannons

The image shows the back of a line of cannons with soldiers clustered around each cannon. There is a large pole near the center of the image and officers are lined up on either side of it. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1147

Sling cart for moving heavy cannon

The image shows a soldier leaning against the inside of one of the cart's huge wheels. Inscription on verso: "Sling cart for moving heavy cannon." Numeric notations on verso: "256" and "27." Numeric notation on recto: "256."

GLC05111.01.1148

Side view of cannon in fortifications

GLC05111.01.1150

Swiveling cannon in fortifications overlooking waterway

The image shows a cannon built on a swiveling platform inside fortifications. Two men stand on either side of the cannon, one wears civilian clothes. A waterway is visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso...

GLC05111.01.1151

Army of the James, cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a rear view of a cannon inside fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "26" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1152

Army of the James, soldier behind cannon inside battery

The image shows a cannon and a soldier standing in fortifications. (Identical to #1143.) Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "46."

GLC05111.01.1153

Confederate battery on James River above Dutch Gap

The image shows a rear view of a cannon built on a swiveling platform overlooking the James River. A man stands next to the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Conf. battery on James River above Dutch Gap." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1154

Cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a side view of a cannon inside fortifications. A soldier stands at attention behind the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1230" and "XXII."

GLC05111.01.1155

Fifteen officers posing with cannon

The image shows fifteen officers posing with a cannon built on a swiveling platform. Most of the men are in profile. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1115."

GLC05111.01.1156

Swiveling cannon with ramrods for loading cannonballs

The image shows the rear of a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. Six ramrods used to load the cannonballs are propped up beside the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "36" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1157

Cannon in three pieces inside fortifications

The image looks down on a dismantled cannon inside fortifications. The cannon lies in three pieces and there is a stack of cannonballs in the corner. One man stands just inside the fortifications, another just above. Inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1158

Rear view of swiveling cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a rear view of a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "24" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1159

Swiveling cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. A man in civilian clothes leans against the side of the fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "45."

GLC05111.01.1160

Army of the James, swiveling cannon overlooking river

The image shows the rear of a swiveling cannon overlooking the James River. A man stands in the corner of the fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "38"...

GLC05111.01.1161

Civilian seated on cannon platform inside fortifications

The image shows a man in civilian clothes seated next to a cannon on a swiveling platform. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XII(?)."

GLC05111.01.1162

Confederate fortification Yorktown, Virginia

The image shows a row of four swiveling cannons inside Confederate fortifications. Four soldiers are visible in the distance. The near cannon is numbered "106" and the first two are labeled "Gen: Magruder Yorktown." Inscription on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1163

Rear view of two cannons inside fortifications

The image shows a cannon looking out of fortifications and the barrel of another one next to it. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1142" and "5."

GLC05111.01.1165

Rear view of cannon inside fortifications overlooking waterway

The image shows a rear view of a cannon inside fortifications overlooking a waterway. A man in civilian clothes stands to the side. A bucket is on the side in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "M-5-309" "43...

GLC05111.01.1166

Elevated view of cannon inside fortifications

The image looks down on a cannon inside fortifications. A soldier stands beside the cannon. A bucket and two ramrods are off to the side. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "39."

GLC05111.01.1167

Side view of cannon

The image shows the side of a cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1140."

GLC05111.01.1169

Fortifications at Fort Putnam, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows fortifications, ammunition stockpiles, two soldiers reclining to the right, with a cannon in the center and a sign reading "Fort Putnam." Inscription on image: "591 Broadway, New York." Numeric notation on verso: "357." Inscription on...

GLC05111.01.1171

A silenced gun [split stereocard]

Image of the remains of a cannon which appears to have been shelled out of effecitveness. A lone soldier sits and guards what remains of the piece. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dupe. A Silenced Gun. 66." Numeric notation on verso: "504." Publisher...

GLC05111.01.1177

Castle Pinkney, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of the inner workings of Castle Pinkney in Charleston Harbor. Visible are a cannon in the foreground and what appears to be the ammunition supply in the fort. Graphite inscription on verso: "Castle Pinkney, Charleston Harbor S.C." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.1184

Point Battery, Charleston, South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of large cannon, surrounded by its crew and situated next to large earthen fortification. Graphite inscription on verso: "Point Battery, Charleston SC." Numeric notation on verso: "25[9]."

GLC05111.01.1185

Three gun battery at Vandergrosso Wharf, Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of three dug-in cannon on what appears to be a wharf. Graphite inscription on verso: "3 gun battery VanderGrosso Wharf Charleston. "

GLC05111.01.1190

Arsenal yard, Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of an arsenal yard in Charleston. Alongside fully timbered cannon are several barrels, and hundreds of cannon balls are evident near the building wall. Graphite inscription on verso: "Arsenal Yard, Charleston SC."

GLC05111.01.1191

Fort Moultrie, 1865 [split stereocard]

Image of the remains of Fort Moultrie, with large numbers of cannonballs but with apparant shell damage nonetheless. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fort Moultrie 1865." Numeric notation on verso: "372." Written at Fort Moultrie

GLC05111.01.1203

Gun parapet of Fort Moultrie [split stereocard]

Image of a gun parapet above a walkway. Graphite inscription on verso: "Gun parapet of Fort Moultrie Looking NE." Written at Fort Moultrie

GLC05111.01.1204

Fort Morgan after bombardment [split stereocard]

Image of the bombed out remains of Fort Morgan. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fort Morgan after Bombardment." Numeric notation on verso: "370."

GLC05111.01.1206

Carte de visite, in union uniform, rank obscured, bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "F. McGilvery. Col. Me MV Artillery Me Vols." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "80." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth...

GLC05111.02.1138

Carte de visite, in union artillery uniform, rank obscured, standing full-length portrait

Subject has forage hat in right hand and left hand on his hip. Graphite inscription on verso "McCartney" "ARW." Photographers imprint on verso: "R. W. Addis, Photographer, McClees' Gallery, 308 Penna. Avenue. Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.1145

As captain, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. F. P. Amsdern Battery 'S' 1st Penna Artillery" "#26/2.00." Photographers imprint on verso: "Kellogg's Union Photograph Rooms, Scranton, PA."

GLC05111.02.1106

Carte de visite, as 1st lieutenant, bust portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Dr. How 2nd NY Heavy." Graphite inscription on verso "4676" "Dr. J C How. Surgeon 2nd N.Y. art'y. formerly of Haverhill--" Photographers imprint on verso: "L. D. Judkins, Photographer, No. 10 Main Street, Haverhill...

GLC05111.02.1134