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As rear-admiral, standing 3/4 length portrait with right hand on table

Subject has been identified as D. D. Porter, but this may not be correct. He is wearing a Naval officer's hat, white gloves, and his left hand grasps his lapel. Graphite inscription on verso "$6--" "Porter/2035." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.1419

As rear-admiral, bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Adml. Porter U.S.N." Graphite inscription on verso "Adml. Porter." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.1420

As rear-admiral, seated full-length portrait with hands in lap

Porter is seated wearing Lincoln mourning ribbon. Graphite inscription on verso "Porter" "Admiral D. D. Porter Fair for S. & Sailor's Home Nov 4th 1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "O.H. Willard's Galleries, 1206 Chestnut St. No...

GLC05111.02.1421

As commodore, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose

Subject has a glove in his left hand, while his hat and sword rest on a pedestal beside him. Graphite inscription on recto "Reed Navy." Graphite inscription on verso "Com Reed." Photographers imprint on verso: "James W. Queen & Co. 924 Chestnut...

GLC05111.02.1422

As ensign [?], standing full-length portrait with sword in left hand

Graphite inscription on verso "Russel U.S.N.--Cut out the [illegible] at Pensacola."

GLC05111.02.1423

In Navy uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Your Obt. Servant Wm. Roberts U.S.N." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. L. Germon's Atelier, No. 702 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.1424

As commodore, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose

Ink inscription on recto "Farragut." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by E. Anthony, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso...

GLC05111.02.1425

As rear-admiral, seated 1/2 length portrait with hat in lap, sword on hip

Graphite inscription on recto "Com. Farragut."

GLC05111.02.1426

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait

Farragut is wearing dress uniform with epaulettes. His left hand holds his sword, and his hat rests on a table to his left. Imprint on recto "W. Bienmuller, Phot." Graphite inscription on verso "9/02." Ink inscription on verso "D.G. Farragut...

GLC05111.02.1427

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait

Subject has his right arm on an arm-rest, his left hand is in his lap, and he is wearing a large ring on the left hand. Imprint on recto "J. Gurney & Son Photo, N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "D.G.Farragut vice-admiral." Photographers imprint on...

GLC05111.02.1428

As rear-admiral, bust portrait

Graphite inscription on image "Farragut." Graphite inscription on recto "Farragut." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 408 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."

GLC05111.02.1429

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait with hands in lap

Graphite inscription on verso "[struck: Winfield Scott] Farragut" "25.--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled...

GLC05111.02.1430

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

General Irwin McDowell is seated in the chair with his right hand clutching a gauntlet and his left fist resting on his lap, behind the hilt of his sword. Graphite inscription on recto "McDowell." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl McDowell."...

GLC05111.02.1431

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Gen. John Pope." Graphite inscription on verso "Pope" "John Pope son of Nathaniel Pope Pope Co Named after him" "r.1927." Photographers imprint on verso: "E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative...

GLC05111.02.1432

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 major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with open jacket

Graphite inscription on verso "23." Ink inscription on verso "William T. Sherman Major General Vols & Brigadier General USA" "1864" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best...

GLC05111.02.1435

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "164" "Gen. Dan Sickles" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negatives in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.1436

Unidentified brigadier general, seated 1/2 length profile portrait

Possibly an image of General Edward Ferrero. Graphite inscription on verso "McClellan?" Photographers imprint on verso: "J. Loeffler's Photographic Gallery corner of Bay and Grant Streets Tompkinsville Staten Island New York Duplicates can be had at...

GLC05111.02.1437

Seated 1/2 length engraving

Engraving of Scott seated, with four stars appearing on his epaulets. Imprint on recto "Gen. Scott"

GLC05111.02.1440

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

Loading the transports

A shipyard with hundreds of stacked cannonballs on the lower left and men on- and off-loading supplies along a long pier to the USS Robert Morris. Graphite inscription on verso "7" "Loading the transports The Lower Wharf at Yorktown May 6th" "300-."...

GLC05111.02.1442

An oration delivered on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, (November 19, 1863,) at the consecration of the cemetery

First printing by Baker & Godwin. Contains the speeches of Edward Everett and Abraham Lincoln delivered at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. "To which is added interesting reports of the dedication ceremony...

GLC05124

[Letter books of Captain Joseph Foster Green of the USS Canandaigua] [word processed inventory available]

Three letter books from the USS "Canandaigua," belonging to Captain Joseph F. Green, the Commander of the Charleston Blockade Squadron. Volume 1 covers 18 August 1862-25 September 1863. Volume 2 covers 25 September 1863-30 April 1864. Volume 3...

GLC05126

Ambrotype and tintype photographs, mostly portraits [decimalized]

Chiefly Civil War era portraits by anonymous American photographers. Subjects include W. T. Sherman and U. S. Grant. The collection is organized according to size, from largest to smallest. Rare and important images include #2 (family portrait),...

GLC05131

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 family portrait showing 11 people, including 2 soldiers

Family portrait featuring a mother, father, two daughters, four civilian sons and two soldier sons (in rear of photo). CASE: Stamped cloth on wood. Case thickness 2.1 cm.

GLC05131.02

Tintype of a bearded soldier

Half-length seated portrait of soldier with a beard and moustache. Soldier's cheeks, buttons and pants have been painted. CASE: Stamped cloth on wood. Image of Columbia with shield holding a flag has been stamped on the top. Case thickness 1.5...

GLC05131.03

Ambrotype of a young artillerist and his wife

Piping on the soldier's uniform jacket and hat has been painted red. The woman's brooch and the cross cannon's on the soldier's hat have been painted gold. Crude red stripes have been painted on the American flag on the left side of the photo....

GLC05131.04

Tintype of a bearded Union corporal

Half-length seated portrait of Union corporal with beard. Soldier's cheeks have been colored and his chevrons have been painted red, possibly indicating artillery service. CASE: Union case with acanthus design. (See Clifford & Michele Krainik...

GLC05131.05

Ambrotype of a young first lieutenant

Three-quarter length standing portrait of a young, clean-shaven first lieutenant wearing a sword. CASE: Union case possibly depicting a painting of The Capture of John Andre [?]. Case made by "F. Goll." (See Clifford & Michele Krainik, Union...

GLC05131.06

Tintype of a young cavalryman

Full length, standing pose of a young cavalry man in front of painted backdrop showing a cannon and a flag. The soldier's gloves, boots, and pistol are visible. CASE: Acanthus and peony [?] design stamped on a cloth on wood case. Case thickness 2...

GLC05131.07

Tintype of a camp scene featuring a cabin

Camp scene showing a group of men in front of a cabin. CASE: Union case, acanthus and small flower design. Case thickness 2.6 cm.

GLC05131.08

Tintype of a camp scene featuring a tent and soldiers

Camp scene showing tent with eleven soldiers in the foreground. CASE: Union case with heraldic plate and fruit vine design. Case thickness 2.6 cm.

GLC05131.09

Tintype of a young first lieutenant

Half-length portrait of a young First Lieutenant. Military emblems and buttons painted gold, cheeks tinted pink. CASE: Stamped paper on wood featuring a dot and acanthus design. Case thickness 2.0 cm.

GLC05131.10

Ambrotype full length view of soldier holding gun

View of a soldier in full uniform, including a foraging cap and a rifle with a mounted bayonet. Military buttons and emblems painted gold. Ruby glass. CASE: Union case featuring Union shield, flags and arms surrounded by acanthus. (See Clifford...

GLC05131.11

Ambrotype of a civilian man holding a military hat

Full length view of a civilian man with a moustache and beard holding a military hat. CASE: Stamped cloth on wood featuring gathering of roses. Imprint on mat "Waterbury, CN # 836 Scovel Manufacturing Co. Superior" [Plate determined to be adhered...

GLC05131.12

Ambrotype of a soldier in full uniform

Three-quarter length view of a soldier with beard and moustache. Soldier is holding his rifle and his bayonet is in its scabbard. CASE: Stamped paper on wood featuring a gathering of flowers. Case thickness 1.9 cm.

GLC05131.13

Ambrotype of Alonzo V. Walker, 15th MA Volunteers

Half length, seated view of young man with goatee. Military buttons and emblems have been painted gold. The "US" on his belt buckle is backwards. Descriptive tag: "Alonzo V. Walker Co. E. 15th Regt. Mass. Volunteers." CASE: Stamped paper on...

GLC05131.14

Ambrotype of soldier wearing a red Prussian style uniform jacket

Half length, seated portrait. There is a Number "2" on his hat and a medal on his jacket. The entire photo has been painted. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with a geometric design. Top half of the case is missing. Case thickness 1.0 cm.

GLC05131.15

Ambrotype of soldier, 79th New York Highlanders

Full length, standing portrait of a young officer in a kilt, knee high socks and shoes with large gold painted buckles. Uniform indicates the soldier was a member of the New York 79th, "the Highlanders." [See Uniforms of the Civil War, p. 63] CASE...

GLC05131.16

Ambrotype of a young private wearing ring on little finger

Seated, half length portrait of a young private wearing military waistcoat and ring. The ring and military buttons have been painted gold, and the waistcoat is open except for bottom button. Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with a flower...

GLC05131.17

Tintype of a middle-aged officer

Three-quarter length seated portrait of a middle-aged officer. Buttons and epaulets painted gold, pants and flag tinted with dry pigment. Soldier's hat lies on nearby table. Ruby glass. CASE: Union case with geometric pattern in center surrounded...

GLC05131.18

Ambrotype of a soldier with bayonet

Half length seated pose. Buttons and military emblems have been painted gold. A gun with bayonet leans against the soldier's shoulder. Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Case thickness 1.9

GLC05131.19

Ambrotype of a young soldier holding hat

Three-quarter length, seated portrait. Soldier appears to be wearing an apron underneath his uniform jacket. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Gold edging around both the exterior and interior of the case. The case was made to hold two images. Case...

GLC05131.20

Ambrotype of a very young soldier from New Jersey

Three-quarter length, seated portrait of a very young soldier wearing an uncommon hat. His canteen reads "J. H. [illegible]. Co. A. N.J.V." Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with vine pattern and gold edging on both the exterior and...

GLC05131.21

Ambrotype of a Zouave sergeant

Full length, seated portrait of Zouave sergeant with goatee. Trim on jacket and pants, sash and fez have been painted red. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Case thickness 1.9 cm.

GLC05131.22

Tintype of a soldier

Half length view. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Gold edging on both the exterior and interior edges. Case thickness 1.9 cm.

GLC05131.23

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

Ambrotype of young soldier holding hat

Half length, seated view of a young soldier in front of a painted outdoor backdrop. The subject's cheeks have been tinted pink. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Top and bottom of case are separate. Case thickness 1.6 cm.

GLC05131.27