1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: Gipsy Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY.

One photograph entitled, "Gipsy Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY," dated 1864. Published by Churchill & Dennison. Image is of seven people dressed as gypsies. The people are identified by numeric notations written in graphite around the image. The numbers correspond to graphite inscription on verso: "1 Miss Annie Van Nechten. 2 Miss Telinghast. 3 William Worth (Brig. Gen. USA) 4 Dudley Olcott 5 Miss Cynthia R. Dexter. 6 [blank] 7 Capt. Hilot USA." Additional ink inscription on verso: "13 John Kingsbury, Albany, NY."

GLC05111.01.0060

1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: Curiosity Shop, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY

One photograph entitled, "Curiosity Shop, At Army Relief, Albany, NY," dated 1864. Published by Churchill & Dennison. Image is of an elaborate display of stuffed and mounted exotic animals. The display is draped in American flags and patriotic bunting. Ink inscription on verso: "No. 5 John Kingsbury, Albany, NY."

GLC05111.01.0061

1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: Spanish Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, N.Y.

One photograph entitled, "Spanish Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, N.Y.," dated 1864. Published by Churchill & Dennison. Image is of eight people dressed up in Spanish costumes. The people are identified by numeric notations written in graphite around the image. The numbers correspond to graphite inscription on verso: 1 Mrs. Wicks. 2 Miss Tellinghast. 3 Leonard G. Ten Eyck 4. Mrs. Hamilton Harris. 5 Miss Parmlee. 6 [blank] 7 Miss Porter. 8 Lucius Barnes." Additional ink inscription on verso: "No. 14 John Kingsbury, Albany, NY."

GLC05111.01.0062

1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: Scotch Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY.

One photograph entitled, "Scotch Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY.," dated 1864. Published by Churchill & Dennison. Image is of eleven people dressed up in Scottish costume. The people are identified by numeric notations written in graphite around the image. The numbers correspond to graphite inscription on verso: "1 Earl Stimson 2 Miss Potts 3 Miss Stimsom 4 [blank] 5 [blank] 6 [blank] 7 Miss Jennie McNaughton 8 [blank] 9 Miss Wilson 10 [blank] 11 Miss Maggie McNaughton (Mrs. Dit Thomson."

GLC05111.01.0063

1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: Russian Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY.

One photograph entitled, "Russian Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY.," dated 1864. Published by Churchill & Dennison. Image is of thirteen people dressed up in Russian costumes. The people are identified by numeric notations written in graphite around the image. The numbers correspond to graphite inscription on verso: "1 Miss Hendrickson 2 Miss Esmy 3 Miss Sarah Vorburgh 4 Ira Porter 5 Mrs J. H. Van Antwerp 6 [blank] 7 [blank] 8 [blank] 9 Miss Van Antwerp 10 [blank] 11 [blank] 12 Miss Groesbeck 13 James D. Wasson"

GLC05111.01.0064

February 1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: Schenectady Booth, [Army Relief Bazaar, Albany, NY].

A print of a photograph taken at the Army Relief Bazaar held in Albany, NY from February 22nd, 1864 until that March. Title written in graphite on recto. Image of thirteen people. The people are identified by numeric notations written in graphite around the image. The numbers correspond to graphite inscription on verso: "1 Benjamin Potter 2 Mrs. B. F. Potter 3 Miss Sarah Cady 4 Miss Stuyvesant 5 Mrs. John Keyes Paige 6 Miss Canley 7 Miss Jammie Frauchot 8 Miss Clara Paige 9 Alonzo Paige 10 Miss Mary Stuyvesant 11 Miss Friske 12 [blank] 13 [blank]." Ink inscription on verso: "No. 15 John…

GLC05111.01.0065

1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: Holland Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, N.Y.

One photograph entitled, "Holland Booth Groupe, At Army Relief Fair, Albany, N.Y.," dated 1864. Published by Churchill & Dennison. Image is of nine people dressed up in Dutch costumes. The people are identified by numeric notations written in graphite around the image. The numbers correspond to graphite inscription on verso: "1 [blank] 2 [blank] 3 [blank] 4 Miss Catharine Pruyer 5 Miss van Yaudt 6 [blank] 7 [blank] 8 [blank] 9 Charles Van Yaudt."

GLC05111.01.0066

February 1864

Churchill & Dennison

Photograph

Title: English Booth Groupe, at Army Relief Fair, Albany, NY. [1861-1864 ca.]

Image of seven people dressed in dark colors. A large Union Jack representing the United Kingdom is present on the right-hand side behind two women, another flag is present on the left. It features the Union Jack in its canton, though the rest of the flag is not visible enough to identify it (possibly the red ensign). Neither flag has the red diagonal of St. Patrick's Cross properly countercharged. The people are identified by numeric notations written in graphite around the image. The numbers correspond to graphite inscription on verso: "1 Fred J. Lawrence 2 Fred Moffet 3 [blank] 4 Ed…

GLC05111.01.0067

circa 1861-1865

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: Line Officers of 170 NY Vol

A print of a photograph of eight officers seated and ten officers standing behind them. Title in graphite beneath: "Line Officers of 170 NY Vol." Note uniforms: double stripping on trousers. Officers braiding [ranking] on jacket sleeves and piping on jacket collar and down center fringe. Elaborate braiding [ranking] and piping on kepis. Two men standing in center of photograph are crossing the staffs of two furled flags. The 170th New York Volunteer Infantry, originally "4th Corcoran Legion," was raised as part of Michael Corcoran's "Irish Legion," a brigade containing the 155th, 164th (…

GLC05111.01.0068

circa 1861

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: [Coln and Staff of the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment]

One undated photograph entitled, "Coln and Staff of the 8 Pennsylvania," taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. Image is of Union soldiers in uniform; four soldiers seated and seven standing behind. Tents pictured in the background. Pencil inscription on side of mount identifies Egbert Guy Fowx as the photographer. Title taken from pencil inscription on mount, underneath image.

GLC05111.01.0070

circa 1861-1865

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: [164th New York Zouaves standing in inspection formation]

A print of a photograph taken of Zouaves of the 164th N.Y., "Corcoran's [Irish] Legion," in formation with line officers to the front on either side and a drummer on the left side of the image. The troops hold their rifles at the Support Arms position. Horse-drawn wagon and soldiers tents in background. The regiment was organized at New York City September and October 1862 by Micheal Corcoran who had been ordered to consolidate eight existing Irish regiments. The Zouave uniforms worn by the 164th were issued in February 1863 and was dark blue wool with red trim and tombeaux. The fez was also…

GLC05111.01.0071

circa 1861-1865

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: 26 Michigan

A print of a photograph of soldiers standing in two lines (close formation) facing at the Left Oblique to the camera. Two officers stand in front of their men, one for each line. A bugler wearing a heavily trimmed musicians jacket stands on the right of the first line. The soldeirs wear frock coats worn by Western Union units. The 26th was formed from the surplus companies originally organized for the 25th Mich. Regiment. After quickly raising two additional companies, the regiment was completed on December 12th, 1862. Title from graphite inscription below photograph. Other writing on front…

GLC05111.01.0072

circa 1863

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Federal soldiers lined up for review]

One undated photograph e of Union soldiers lined up in front of a camp for review taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. An officer stands to the far left of the group, facing the troops. Sibley tents behind the troops on the left side of the image. A-frame tents behind the troops in the distance to the rear of the image. Blue and black graphite markings present on the image.

GLC05111.01.0073

circa 1861-1865

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: "Building winter quarters"

An oval-shaped print of a photograph of Brigadier General George Stoneman (1822-1894) and four other officers sit on horses while Union soldiers stand on top of a cabin, stretching a canvas across the open roof. A tent has been erected next to the cabin and a woman dressed in a dark dress stands in front. An inscription on the reverse side reads: "Building winter quarters. Hedley says that the Brig. gen. in this plate should be easily identified. 15842 War." Title taken from this. Also stamped on back is "Art Department, The Century Co., 33 East 17th St., New York City."

GLC05111.01.0074

April 1863

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: Bullrun Bridge and Block House

A print of a landscape photograph of a military encampment near Bull Run, a tributary of the Occoquan River. The Orange and Alexandria railroad bridge on the right is of military construction and was constructed using prefabricated segments known as "shad-belly" trusses. Winter quarters on right made of logs and convas roofs with stone chimneys. A large two story block house stands on hill to the left guarding the bridge. Several Union soldiers stand on roadway above and to the left of winter quarters. A graphite inscription at the top reads "Bullrun Bridge and Block House" (title taken from…

GLC05111.01.0075

circa 1861-1865

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: Pontoon bridge across James River

A print of a photograph of boats in a river. Over a dozen boats can be seen. The titular pontoon bridge can be seen stretching across the horizon. Penciled below the image is: "Pontoon bridge across the James River over which the army of the Potomac passed on it [sic] way to Richmond, Va." The section of the River is likely that 'below' Richmond between the city and Hampton Roads. Written note on verso: "the ironclad in far right of photograph is the Monitor "Atlanta" (in handwriting of F.H. Meserve).

GLC05111.01.0076

1864

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: [Monitor Sangus, gunboat Saginaw in deep James River, VA]

One photograph of a gunboat known as the Monitor Sangus dated 1864. Taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. The title is taken from the inscription on the recto. The image shows "Saginaw," a Federal steamer, and "Sangus," a monitor [ironclad], on the James River. The hull of "Sangus" appears to be painted white, and the canvas has been strung up over the deck to provide shelter from the elements. Army camp tents can be seen in the background along the opposite bank of the river.

GLC05111.01.0077

circa 1861-1865

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: Headquarters of Capt E E Camp at city

A print of a photograph of a gathering of people outisde a large two-storey building. Sign on building reads: "E.E. Camp. Capt. & A.Q.M. USA." Elisha Ely Camp was the Assistant Quartermaster of the United States Army, having been promoted to that position on August 3rd, 1861. Brevetted Lt. Col. at war's end, died 1867. Two well dressed black men in civilian clothes stand on stairs at left. Civilians stand on porch and in front of house. Image shows a camp of soldiers A-frame tents. Title from inscription below print.

GLC05111.01.0078

25 December 1863

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: 44 Newyork Encampment Christmas Night

A print of a photograph of the encampment of the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment on December 25th, 1863, while wintering at Brandy Station, VA. Title taken from inscription on recto. Snow covers much of the ground. To the left are the officers A-framed tents, the enlisted mens dog-tents in the center, and "Sibley" tents for officers or quatermasters on the left. The 44th New York was also called the "Ellsworth Avengers." Also written on front is "5024," "Vol. IX," and "Fowx." On rear is "1 pool 50%," "IX," "147," and "19." Also stamped is "Art Department, The Century Co., 33 East…

GLC05111.01.0079

circa 1863

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: [Officers of the 139th PA Infantry]

One undated photograph of the officers of the 139th Pennsylvania Infantry taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. Image is of the officers posed in front of their camp. To the left in the background are members of the regimental band. A sibley tent stands behind the officers with a small smoke stack protruding from the canvas roof. Title taken from pencil inscription on mount, underneath image.

GLC05111.01.0080

circa 1863

Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891

Photograph

Title: [Federal regiment with winter quarters and women and children in rear]

One undated photograph of an unidentified Union regiment, posed in front of an encampment taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. Bare trees in background suggest that the image was taken in winter. The sibley tents in the background have been erected over wooden foundations. Several small wooden structures stand on the left, and a woman and child stand just left of center in the background.

GLC05111.01.0081

1863

French & Co.

Photograph

Title: [Signal Corps 17th AC, in the rear of Vicksburg 1863]

Title taken from inscription on recto. Image of 20 Federal soldiers posed in barren landscape. Four officers are seated in chairs behind the line of enlisted men on the ground. The seated officers are dressed in uniforms appropriate to their command status, while the men on the ground are dressed in ordinary soldier attire. Two buildings can be seen in the far background, one on the center crest of the hill, and one on the far left. Stamp of French & Co on recto. Printed on the back of a portrait mount with gilded oval opening.

GLC05111.01.0082

1863

French & Co.

Photograph

Title: [Scene, dress parade and camp of a regiment of the Western Army, near Vicksburg. Miss. 1863.]

Title taken from inscription on recto. Troops are lined up for inspection in the distance. They face the camp, which is laid out in company rows. The enlisted men's tents are on the right, and officers' tents can be seen running perpendicular to these. There are also two rows of small open ovens with chimneys where small groups of soldiers (or "messes") prepare their own meals. The camp appears to be in an orchard of some kind--fruit trees visible in between the tents.

GLC05111.01.0083

1865

French & Co.

Photograph

Title: [U. S. pontoon across Big Black River. U.S. troops in the front. C.S.A wagon & guard in the rear. 1865]

Image of a long bridge crossing the Big Black River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. Silhouettes of several figures visible in the middle of the bridge and on the bank of the river. Title taken from inscription on recto. Stamp of French & Co. on verso. William C. Davis printed this image in "The Image of War" and attributed it to T. M. Moore (per the Old Court House Museum, Vicksburg, Miss).

GLC05111.01.0084

1863

French & Co.

Photograph

Title: "Castle Fort" fronting the river and commanding the city of Vicksburg

A print of a photograph of Civil War-era defensive fortifications. Full title from inscription on recto: "Castle Fort" fronting the river and commanding the City of Vicksburg. Built after the end of the Siege of Vicksburg (July 4th, 1863). 15 Guns. Height above the river 1,000 feet." A number of artillery pieces [32-pounder Seacoast Parrot Rifles] facing in different directions out of the fort. An United States flag flies in the center of the image. "Castle Fort," also called "Fort Castle," had been the site of fortifications since 1631 when it was orginally called "The Castle." In 1692,…

GLC05111.01.0085