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Portraits of the Civil War Period "A partial list"

"Photographs for the most part from Life Negatives by M.B. Brady. Now in the possession of F. H. Meserve 265 Edgecomb Avenue New York City." This pamphlet is an itemized list of images from the Civil War period, owned at the time of printing by F.H...

GLC05111.01.1383

Walks about Richmond

Complete title: "Walks about Richmond, A story for boys, and a guide to persons visiting the city, desiring to see the principal points of interest, with an index showing the exact location of each point mentioned. (Illustrated.)" The guide is...

GLC05111.01.1384

Portrait photo of Hon. William Mahome [cabinet card]

The image shows a close-up of Wm. Mahome looking directly at the camera. Inscription on verso: "Hon. Wm. Mahome" and "Brady's National Portrait Gallery, 625 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.01.1323

Portrait photo of General J. B. Gordon [cabinet card]

The image shows a close-up of J. B. Gordon looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Gen. J. B. Gordon, Ga." and "C.M. Bell Artist 459, 461, 463 & 465 Penn Avenue. Washington, D.C...

GLC05111.01.1341

Portrait vignette of John B. Gordon [cabinet card]

The image shows J.B. Gordon in a close-up vignette. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell 463-465 Penna Ave. 701 Fifteenth St. Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Gordon Ga. Please give credit" and "Pro. 4...

GLC05111.01.1345

Portrait photo of Zebulon B. Vance [cabinet card]

The image shows Zebulon B. Vance looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell Washington, D.C." Inscriptions on verso: "Z.B. Vance" and "C. M. Bell Artist 459, 461, 463 & 465 Penn Avenue, Washington, D.C. Negatives...

GLC05111.01.1352

Portrait vignette of General Joseph E. Johnston CSA [cabinet card]

The image shows a vignetted photo of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. He is wearing a suit and looking directly at the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "Photo on wood 1 1/2 Col but don't engrave until ordener 2 3/4 in" and " C. M. Bell...

GLC05111.01.1355

Portrait photo of General Fitzhugh Lee CSA [cabinet card]

The image shows Confederate General Fitzhugh Lee with a long beard, and wearing a sash and epaulettes. He is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell, Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Gov. Fitz H. Lee" and "Va."

GLC05111.01.1356

Portrait photo of James Longstreet [cabinet card]

The image shows a close-up of James Longstreet, looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Longstreet."

GLC05111.01.1339

Portrait photo of William Mahone [cabinet card]

The image shows a close-up of William Mahone, turned to his right, but looking directly at the camera. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus Sherman & Mchugh, successors 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscription on verso: "Hon. Wm. Mahone CSA."

GLC05111.01.1340

Portrait photo of General Jubal Early [cabinet card]

The image shows General Jubal Early seated with his hat between his knees in front of a porch. Inscription on recto: "Darnell Photographer Radford, VA." Inscriptions on verso: "Genl. Jubal A. Early taken at the Yellow Sulphur August 1893" and...

GLC05111.01.1344

Portrait vignette of General Fitzhugh Lee [cabinet card]

The image shows a close-up vignette of General Lee, looking to his right. Inscription on image: "Gen. Fitzhugh Lee," "If used, credit Moreno 420 Fifth Avenue, New York" and "Recd. March 31. 1897."

GLC05111.01.1347

Portrait photo of General Fitzhugh Lee [cabinet card]

The image shows close-up of General Fitzhugh Lee, looking to his left. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus Sherman & McHugh, Successors 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscription on verso: "Fitz Hugh Lee."

GLC05111.01.1349

Portrait photo of General Wesley Merrit [cabinet card]

The image shows General Merritt with sash, medals and epaulettes. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscriptions on verso: "Gen. Merritt" and "Reynolds Photograph Co. Photographs Wholesale and Retail 291 S. Clark St., Chicago, Catalogue Free...

GLC05111.01.1351

As civilian, 1/2 seated portrait, facing slightly right

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Johnson [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0503

As civilian, 1/2 seated portrait, left profile

Graphite inscription on recto "Century Nov. 1884, Front Face." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Joe Johnson, C.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Bradry's...

GLC05111.02.0504

[Account of Jackson's Valley Campaign]

Detailed report by General Stonewall Jackson describing the events of the First Battle of Winchester, 25 May 1862. Signed by H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant General. Transmitted to Brigadier General Robert Hall Chilton, Robert E. Lee's Assistant...

GLC05129

Carte de visites, cabinet cards and stereocards by Brady and others [word processed inventory available]

This collection contains 138 carte de visites, 4 stereocards and 1 cabinet card of various Civil War era generals, politicians, and interesting civilians. The collection was assembled by a private collector. Imprints include E. & H.T. Anthony, A.S...

GLC05135

General Ord, at Jeff Davis's Mansion

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Caption: "Col. [sic] Ord, at the mansion formerly occupied by Jeff Davis, Richmond, Va. In the doorway is the table upon which the surrender of Gen. lee was signed."

GLC05137.241

Large albumen photograph, signed twice

Signed twice, once on albumen and once on mount. Per Charles Hamilton, signature and painted clothing on photograph look wartime.

GLC05153

Mansion occupied Jeff. Davis, Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Caption: "Mansion occupied by Jeff. Davis, during the Rebellion, cor. Clay and Twelfth St., Richmond, Va." Series number 3377, changed by hand to 3376.

GLC05137.117

The Rebel Works at Petersbugh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Handwritten above caption: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "A large Gun in the Rebel Works at Petersburgh, Va. It is stated that during the fight, Sunday, April 2d, 1865, Gen. Lee stood on the little knoll...

GLC05137.069

Interior View Showing the Northeast Angle

Quinby & Co.,Charleston, S.C., publisher. Extensive caption describes Gen. Wade Hampton and Rev. Bishop Lynch and others standing by a 10-inch Columbiad gun.

GLC05137.086

White House Plantation

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by Barnard & Gibson, in the Clerk's Office of..." Graphite inscription on verso "Burned 6/1862" "1.75--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's Album Gallery. No. 384....

GLC05111.02.1312

The Grave of the Rebel Gen. Stuart, near Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington

GLC05137.120