circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln's Surveying Instruments [stereocard]

The compass, chain, saddle bags and "Jacob's Staff" used by Abraham Lincoln as a deputy land surveyor in Sangamon County from 1833-36. Inscription on verso: "Frank H. Hamilton. 700 South 7th Street Springfield Illinois." Additional inscription on verso: "1932 Presented [?] by Annie Hamilton." Photographed by Richards and Pittman, North Side Square, Springfield, Illinois.

GLC05111.01.0803

1865

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: A Good View of the covered ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. This picture is a good view of the covered ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers "Fort Damnation." The Union soldiers had to charge up and down the obstructions. In the foreground centre is a dead rebel soldier sticking out through the debris, and further on lies another Confederate soldier. No.3183. Published by H. & H. T. Anthony & Co., American and foreign stereoscopic emporium." Numeric notation on verso: 180."

GLC05111.01.0804

1862

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: He Sleeps His Last Sleep [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 554. He Sleeps His Last Sleep. A Confederate soldier being wounded had evidently dragged himself to a little ravine on the hill side, where he died." Numeric notation on verso: "30."

GLC05111.01.0805

circa 1861-1865

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: James River Pontoon Bridge [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. James River Pontoon Bridge, opened for the passage of Steamers. No. 2539. Published by E & H T Anthony & Co." Numeric notation on verso: "250."

GLC05111.01.0806

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Thirty-Six men and boys on stairs, in uniform [stereocard]

Thirty-six men and boys sitting on a set of stairs leading up to a large stone building.

GLC05111.01.0808

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Rear view of Lincoln's House in Springfield, Illinois [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Back view, Lincolns House Springfield Ill."

GLC05111.01.0810

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Large wagonwheels [stereocard]

A pair of large wagon wheels, with a man standing between them to give an impression of size. Numeric notation on verso: "No. 1056."

GLC05111.01.0811

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Newswagon [stereocard]

Two men behind a wagon, trying to sell a newspaper to a customer, while a man leaning against the wagon with a paper in his hand looks on. Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 617. A Welcome Visitor." Numeric notation on verso: "42."

GLC05111.01.0812

circa 1861-1865

Gibson and Staff

Photograph

Title: Gibson and Staff [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 432. Group, Gibson and Staff."

GLC05111.01.0813

circa 1861-1865

Lytle, W.W., ?

Photograph

Title: Mississippi Soldiers' graves, near McCool House [stereocard]

Ten gravestones are visible in this wooded area. Numeric notation on verso: "WWL229."

GLC05111.01.0814

1862

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Two soldiers and a cannon [stereocard]

Two Union soldiers pose with a cannon.

GLC05111.01.0815

circa 1861-1865

Taylor, John C., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Bodies of dead Federal soldiers on battlefield of the first day. [stereocard]

Several bodies laying on a battlefield. Inscription on verso: "The War for the Union." Numeric notation on verso: "391."

GLC05111.01.0816

circa 1861-1865

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Crutchfield House, Adams Express, Cameron Hill Chattanooga [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Crutchfield House, Adams Express, and Cameron Hill, Chattanooga, No. 2658."

GLC05111.01.0817

circa 1861-1865

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Block House in Arlington Heights [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Block House near Aqueduct Bridge, Arlington Heights, No. 2282."

GLC05111.01.0818

circa 1861-1865

Taylor, John C., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: View of Confederate Line [stereocard]

Incription: "Views of confederate line from the first fort east of the W. and A. R. R."

GLC05111.01.0819

circa 1861-1865

Taylor, John C., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: View of Culpeper, Virginia [stereocard]

Inscription: "Views of Culpeper, Va."

GLC05111.01.0821

circa 1861-1865

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Interior View of Castle Pickney, Charleston South Carolina [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "No. 3121. Interior view of Castle Pickney, Charleston, S.C. City in the distance." Numeric Notation on verso: "255."

GLC05111.01.0822

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Woods of Gettysburg [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Woods on the left wing, Battle of Gettysburgh. No. 2386." Numeric notation on verso: "256."

GLC05111.01.0824

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: War Horse "Gimlet" [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 643. Gimlet, a celebrated war horse of the Rappahannock."

GLC05111.01.0825

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Interior of Union Fort Stedman [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Interior of the Union Fort Stedman Petersburgh, Va., showing Bombproofs. No. 3341." Numeric notation on verso: "254."

GLC05111.01.0826

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Two Gunboats [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Gunboats Undela and Maume, James River, Va. No. 2689." Numeric notation on verso: "258."

GLC05111.01.0827

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Execution of a Deserter [stereocard]

Black soldiers appear in the image. Inscription on verso: "War Views. Execution of a Deserter, Alexandria, Va. No. 4014."

GLC05111.01.0828

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Dead Rebels at Spotsylvania [stereocard]

Inscription: "Dead Rebels of Ewell's Corps, killed at Spotsylvania, May 19, 1864. Laid out for burial." Numeric notation: "722." Numeric notation on verso: "450."

GLC05111.01.0829

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Soldiers and Cannon, at Bull Run [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. No. 2060. Soldiers and part of a Battery, on the Battlefield of Bull Run." Numeric notation on verso: "44."

GLC05111.01.0830

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unburied dead at the Wilderness [stereocard]

Inscription: "Unburied dead on the battlefield of the 'Wilderness.' View taken several months after the battle, showing skeletons of the slain soldiers." Numeric notation on verso: "448."

GLC05111.01.0831