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Color bearers of a N.Y. zouave regiment [probably, the 5th N.Y. [Duryee's Zouaves]. [1861-1862 ca.]

Three of the men hold standard [U.S.] colors. Their uniforms included scarlet pantaloons, blue jackets with red trim, and red sashes with light blue trim. Imprint on verso: "Photograph by Stacy. 691 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.01.0300

Portrait of Breckinridge with uniform painted on. [1858 ca.]

The large format image shows Breckinridge in generals uniform that has been painted over his civilian clothes.

GLC05111.01.0369

J. R.Sanford, Cleveland Light Guards

Salt print. Half length portrait. Sanford wears a dress uniform and a five pointed star shaped medal on his chest. Title from inscription on verso.

GLC05111.01.0442

Group of 6 officers of 4th regiment (unknown state) artillery

Insignia of 4th Regt. artillery on cap. The three men in the front row are seated while the three men in the back row stand. Three of the men are holding their sabers. Numeric notation: "579 XXXV." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.0445

Twelve officers posed in a clearing

All appear to be junior officers. Uniform variations suggest they may be from different branches of service (artillery, cavalry and infantry). The seated man on the far left of the second row wears a unique cap. The man in the center of the third...

GLC05111.01.0448

[Union troops mustering, 1862]

62 men of company I mustering in front of an arbor bearing their company designation. A man in back holds an American flag. Two musicians are featured on the far left. Tents drawn in the background behind the trees.

GLC05111.01.0464

Naval Heroes

Maquette comprised of 7 cartes de visite of naval admirals who served in the Union Forces during the American Civil War and 2 separate oval pieces of scalloped paper inscribed with the words "Naval" and "Heroes." Each carte de visite is pasted on...

GLC05111.01.0467

Generals of Departments

Maquette comprised of 7 cartes de visite of Union Army generals who served in the American Civil War and 2 separate oval pieces of scalloped paper inscribed with the words "Generals of" and "Departments." Each carte de visite is pasted on scalloped...

GLC05111.01.0468

[Group portrait of General John Grubb Parke and 4 Union officers]

Union General John Grubb Parke is seated in the center and is surrounded by 4 Union officers. Parke assumed command of the Union Army's IX Corps in 1863. On the far right sits Charles Greely Loring, Sr., who served as the inspector general of the IX...

GLC05111.01.0469

[Large portrait of General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks]

Vignette bust portrait of Union General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks. Uniform has been heavily retouched. Prior to his service in the Union Army, Banks served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1856 to 1857 and Governor of Massachusetts...

GLC05111.01.0470