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Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-49

O-49. Shows Lincoln seated at table. Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham." Graphite inscription on verso "O-49," "**Book," and "94.619." Photographers imprint on verso "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From photographic...

GLC05111.02.0003

Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-52

O-52. Shows Lincoln seated at table. Variation of O-53, which shows the same scene, with the addition of a hat placed on the table. Graphite inscription on verso "O-52," "**Book" and "94.621." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E...

GLC05111.02.0004

Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-52

O-52. Shows Lincoln seated at table. Variation of O-53 which shows the same scene with the addition of a hat placed on the table. Graphite inscription on verso "O-52," "**Book" and "94.622." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham."...

GLC05111.02.0005

Portrait photo of General Wesley Merrit [cabinet card]

The image shows General Merritt with sash, medals and epaulettes. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscriptions on verso: "Gen. Merritt" and "Reynolds Photograph Co. Photographs Wholesale and Retail 291 S. Clark St., Chicago, Catalogue Free...

GLC05111.01.1351

Portrait vignette of Miles Harper [?] [cabinet card]

The image shows a vignetted profile of a Union General, looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on image: "Miles Harper [?]." Inscription on verso: "1/2 col" and "Miles."

GLC05111.01.1354

Portrait photo of General Nelson Miles USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General Miles in profile. He is wearing a civilian suit and is looking to his right of the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "Pach Bro's 841 B'way, N.Y." and "SA." Inscription on verso: "[struck: Crook] Nelson Miles."

GLC05111.01.1359

Portrait photo of General John Pope USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General John Pope wearing a civilian suit, and looking to his right of the camera. Inscriptions on verso: "Jno. Pope Maj. Genl. U.S.A.," "1878" and "Put in Box."

GLC05111.01.1360

Portrait photo of Lieutenant General Simon Bolivar Buckner CSA [cabinet card]

Image shows Lieutenant General Buckner in a civilian suit, looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus, Sherman & McHugh, Successors 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscriptions on verso: "Gen. S. B. Buckner" and "S. B...

GLC05111.01.1362

Portrait photo of Brigadier General Joseph W. Fisher USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General Fisher in Union uniform, looking directly at the camera. Inscription on verso: "Brig. Gen. J. W. Fisher."

GLC05111.01.1363

Portrait photo of Major General Robert Avery USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General Avery seated with his left arm resting on a table and his right hand resting inside his coat. He is looking directly at the camera. Inscriptions on verso: "Maj. Gen. R. Avery" and "J. Wood, Photo., 208 Bowery, N. Y."

GLC05111.01.1364

Portrait photo of General William T. Sherman USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General William T. Sherman in Union uniform with his arms crossed. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "Sarony 37 Union Sqr. N. Y.," "Copyright. 1888, by Napoleon Sarony" and "Gen. Sherman."

GLC05111.01.1365

Portrait photo of General William T. Sherman USA [?] [cabinet card]

The image shows a Union General posed with a small set behind him, including a stone fence and a small cannon. He has binoculars in his right hand and is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Mora 707 Broadway, N. Y."...

GLC05111.01.1366

Portrait photo of General William T. Sherman USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General William T. Sherman with his uniform coat unbuttoned, and looking to his left of the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "Sherman," "Harper Bros" and "Genl. Sherman." Inscription on verso: "W.T. Sherman."

GLC05111.01.1367

Portrait vignette of General William T. Sherman USA [cabinet card]

The image shows a vignetted portrait of General William T. Sherman with his uniform unbuttoned, and looking to his left of the camera. Inscriptions on verso: "W. T. Sherman," "Large on in box," "Sherman," "Gen. W. T. Sherman" and "Died February 14th...

GLC05111.01.1368

Portrait vignette of General William T. Sherman USA [cabinet card]

The image shows a vignetted portrait of General William T. Sherman in uniform, with his coat unbuttoned and looking to his right of the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "Mora 707 Broadway, N.Y." and "General Sherman."

GLC05111.01.1370

Portrait vignette of General William T. Sherman USA [cabinet card]

The image shows a vignetted portrait of Gneral William T. Sherman, wearing a civilian suit and looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Mora 707 Broadway, N.Y." Inscriptions on verso: "Gen. Sherman" and "Pritchom [?]"

GLC05111.01.1371

Portrait photo of General Albion Paris Howe USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General Howe with a Union uniform on. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "JB [sic] Howe." Inscription on verso: "Duplicate."

GLC05111.01.1373

Portrait photo of General Jubal A. Early CSA [cabinet card]

The image shows General Jubal A. Early in a close-up profile. He is wearing a civilian suit, has a long white beard, and is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Plecker Lynchburg, Va. Extra Finish." Inscriptions on verso: "Gen...

GLC05111.01.1374

Portrait photo of General Fitzhugh Lee CSA [cabinet card]

The image shows a close-up portrait of General Fizthugh Lee. He is wearing a civilian suit, and is looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus, Sherman & McHugh, Successors. 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscription on...

GLC05111.01.1375

Portrait photo of unidentified man [John C. Fremont ?] [cabinet card]

Same as #1382. The image shows a grey-haired man wearing a civilian suit. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "I am truly yours John C. Fremont" and Copyrighted, July '90 by Doremus, Paterson, N.J." Inscription on verso: "L...

GLC05111.01.1379

Portrait photo of Brigadier General Eppa Hunton CSA [cabinet card]

The image shows General Eppa Hunton. He is wearing a civilian suit and is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Eppa Hunton, Va. Brady."

GLC05111.01.1380

Portrait photo of unidentified man [John C. Fremont?] [cabinet card]

Same as #1379. The image shows an unidentified grey-haired man, possibly John C. Fremont. He wears a civilian suit and looks to his left of the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "I am truly yours John C. Fremont" and "Copyrighted, July '90. by Doremus...

GLC05111.01.1382

Portraits of the Civil War Period "A partial list"

"Photographs for the most part from Life Negatives by M.B. Brady. Now in the possession of F. H. Meserve 265 Edgecomb Avenue New York City." This pamphlet is an itemized list of images from the Civil War period, owned at the time of printing by F.H...

GLC05111.01.1383

Walks about Richmond

Complete title: "Walks about Richmond, A story for boys, and a guide to persons visiting the city, desiring to see the principal points of interest, with an index showing the exact location of each point mentioned. (Illustrated.)" The guide is...

GLC05111.01.1384

A Memorial of Philip Henry Sheridan from the city of Boston

Book commemorating the death and subsequent rememberances of Philip Henry Sheridan. An engraving of Sheridan faces the title page, and on the page previous, a Civil War era carte-de-visite of Sheridan has been affixed.

GLC05111.01.1385