circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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." Numeric notations on verso: "1239" and "XXII."

GLC05111.01.1158

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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" and "XII." Taken along the James River in Virginia.

GLC05111.01.1161

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: 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: "Confederate fortification Yorktown, Va." Numeric notations on verso: "139" and "458." Numeric notation on recto: "411."

GLC05111.01.1163

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Fort Monroe, Virginia

The image shows a soldier standing behind a cannon looking out of Fort Monroe. Three soldiers are seated on the ground and a fifth stands to the side. Inscription on verso: "Fort Monroe Va Parapet." Numeric notations on verso: "833" and "102." Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC05111.01.1164

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1166

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: 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

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Wade Hampton and the Confederates at Fort Sumter

The image shows the interior of Fort Sumter. Several soldiers and men are in dress civilian clothes and are gathered around a cannon. Inscription on verso: "Wade Hampton and the Confederates at Ft. Sumpter" [sic].

GLC05111.01.1168

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Side view of cannon

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

GLC05111.01.1169

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Ruins of a blockade runner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows the machinery in ruins of a destroyed blockade runner. Numeric notation on image: "3504." Inscription on image: "The War For The Union." Numeric notation on verso: "368." Inscription on verso: "4-169 Dup," "War V [cut off]," "Machinery of the Blockade Runner [cut off]," "'Ruby' -Morris Is. S.C.," and "Published by E. & H. [cut off] American and Foreign Stereoscopic [cut off]."

GLC05111.01.1170

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: 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 verso: "Ft. Putnam Morris Island S.C."

GLC05111.01.1171

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Soldier's quarters at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows a group of A-frame tents with soldiers standing and reclining in doorways. Inscription on image: "American Views." Numeric notation on verso: "364." Inscription on verso: "Fort Wagner Morris Island Soldier's Quarters."

GLC05111.01.1172

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Fortifications near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of a moustachioed officer leaning upon his sword, surveying the fortifications which surround him. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fortifications near Yorktown." Numeric notation on verso: "502." Written near Yorktown, Virginia

GLC05111.01.1175

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: 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's imprint on verso: "Published by E & H T Anthony, & Co., New York."

GLC05111.01.1177

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: View of Cedar Mountain, Va. [split stereocard?]

Image of six men, probably all soldiers, lounging under trees which serve to frame a vista of Cedar Mountain VA. Graphite inscription on verso: "Field of Cedar Mountain. (?) view. Send to Mr. Meserve. Cedar Mountain." Numeric notation on verso: "249."

GLC05111.01.1182

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Officers quarters, Fort Wagner [split stereocard]

Image of the two large tents which have been placed side by side and on platforms in order to form the officers quarters at Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fort Wagner Morris Island Officers Quarters. 15." Numeric notation on verso: "235."

GLC05111.01.1183

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: 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 notation on verso: "258."

GLC05111.01.1184

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: 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

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Charleston South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of six buildings on a street, all facing the river. Graphite inscription on verso: "Charleston SC East Battery looking South."

GLC05111.01.1186

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: The Citadel [split stereocard]

Image of the frontal view of the Citadel in Charleston South Carolina. Graphite inscription on verso: "The Citadel, Charleston."

GLC05111.01.1187

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Reconstructing Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of the reconstruction of Charleston, with burnt-out and bombed-out buildings evident, and what appears to be a church steeple surrounded by scaffolding. Graphite inscription on verso: "Meeting dr. Charleston, SC." Numeric notation on verso: "257."

GLC05111.01.1188

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Confederate soldiers at the water battery in Charleston [split stereocard]

The image shows a view of the inside of the fortified battery, looking towards the water.

GLC05111.01.1189