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Maquette of four Union generals
circa 1861-1865
Graphite inscription on recto (clockwise from upper left) "Gen Grant" "Gen Sherman" "Gen McPherson" "Gen Thomas."
GLC05111.02.1370
Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress, with a bayonetted musket pointing at his head, a snake about to bite his leg and an ominous vine/noose hanging from a tree. He is holding a very large knife. There is an A-frame tent in the...
GLC05111.02.1371
Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress, wearing a bonnett and carrying a pail. Ink inscription on recto "Jeff Davis as captured in his wife's dress &c. Thorne 60 Nassau St. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "60" "Jefferson Davis." Ink...
GLC05111.02.1372
Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress escaping Union troops.
Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress hopping over a timber fence. There is a bag on the ground marked "J. Davis Mexico." Two Union soldiers are chasing Davis. One is holding a torch in the air, the other is pointing a revolver at...
GLC05111.02.1374
Political cartoon:"The Latter End of the Confederacy."
Drawing shows Lady Liberty with Jefferson Davis in a dress. Liberty has lifted up Davis' dress to whip him with a cat o' nine tails. Her foot is crushing a box, which reads: "Confederate Bonds." Davis is unarmed, his knife is lying on the ground....
GLC05111.02.1378
Group portrait of Sherman, Porter, and Angus.
General Sherman and the Admiral Porter are seated, General Augur is standing behind them. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "[struck: Gen.] Adm. Porter" "Gen. Augur" "Gen. Sherman." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stereographer...
GLC05111.02.1379
Collage of bust portraits of 101 Union generals
Each portrait is numbered, and there is a key on the back of the card identifying each of the "Union Heroes." Graphite inscription on verso "21" "**Book." Identifying key imprinted on verso.
GLC05111.02.1380
As chief engineer, Navy, seated 1/2 length portrait with hands on knees
Stimers, Alban C., fl. 1860
Ink inscription on verso "Alban C. Stimers." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."
GLC05111.02.1382
As paymaster, seated 3/4 length portrait with legs crossed
Stewart, Edwin, fl. 1860
Ink inscription on verso "Paymaster, Edwin Stewart USS Richmond." Photographers imprint on verso: "McPherson & Oliver, Photographers, No. 132 Canal Street, Upstairs."
GLC05111.02.1383
As rear admiral, standing full-length portrait with sword on left hip
Stringham, Silas Horton, 1797-1876
Graphite inscription on recto "Comodore Stringham." Graphite inscription on verso "Silas H. Stringham Rear Adm." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National...
GLC05111.02.1384
As Navy captain, seated 1/2 length portrait with sword in left hand
Taylor (colonel), fl. 1862
Taylor wears the uniform of a Naval officer, and the number of stripes on his sleeve, combined with the star situated above the stripes and the eagle on his shoulder denotes the rank of Captain in the US Navy (presently, Navy Captains wear four...
GLC05111.02.1385
As Navy captain, vignette bust portrait
Worden, John S., ?
Ink inscription on verso "To G.V. Fox from his his [sic] shipmate & friend, John S. Worden U.S. Navy." Photographers imprint on verso: "Cartes De Visite Appleton & Co. 443 & 445 Broadway, N.Y. A. A. Turner Photographer."
GLC05111.02.1387
In greatcoat, standing full-length portrait with left arm on column
Worden, John L., 1818-1897
Image possibly taken while as recruiting officer for Navy in New York. Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut. Worden." Photographers imprint on verso: "R. A. Lewis, 152 Chatham Street, New-York."
GLC05111.02.1388
In civilian suit, 1/2 length portrait with hands in lap
Thin blue border on recto. Image possibly taken while as Navy recruiting officer in New York. Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut. Worden of the 'Monitor'" "15." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 'Specialite,' 587...
GLC05111.02.1389
As Navy commander, vignette bust portrait
Worden, R., ?
Graphite inscription on recto "R. Worden." Ink inscription on verso "R. Worden Com'dr. USN." Cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso.
GLC05111.02.1390
As Navy captain, seated 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose
1862/08/04
Hurd, William T., fl. 1862
Ink inscription on verso "Dr. Wm. T. Hurd U.S. Navy Receiving Ship Ohio. Boston Navy Yard. Aug 4th 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "G.H. Loomis, 7 Tremont Row, Boston. Photographs from Card to Life Size in the highest style of the art."
GLC05111.02.1391
As Navy lieutenant, standing full-length portrait, right hand on chair
Nelson, William, fl. 1896
Graphite inscription on verso "Ge. Nelson" "109." Ink inscription on verso "Willam Nelson. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A. and Lieutenant U.S. Navy." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic...
GLC05111.02.1392
As Navy ensign, seated 1/2 length portrait with right elbow on back of chair
Cook, I.W., ?
Morton wears the shoulder insignia of an ensign, but the sleeve stripes of a staff master. Ink inscription on recto "G. W. Morton--U.S. Navy." Ink inscription on verso "GW Morton U.S. Navy." Photographers imprint on verso: "I. W. Cook, Photographer...
GLC05111.02.1393
As Navy captain, standing 3/4 length portrait
Israel, & Co. (photographers), fl. 1860
Subject is wearing black gloves. His right hand rests on the front of his coat, while his left hand holds his hat. Ink inscription on recto "Capt McGowan." Ink inscription on verso "Capt John McGowan. U.S. Rev Service." Photographers imprint on...
GLC05111.02.1394
In Navy uniform rank obscured, wearing cape and hat, with sword on left hip
Guay & Co.'s Temple of Art
Ink inscription on recto "Yours &c. J.W. Kesler U.S.N." Graphite inscription on verso "$2.00." Photographers imprint on verso: "Guay & Co.'s Temple of Art, No. 75 Camp Street, New Orleans."
GLC05111.02.1395
As Marine lieutenant, standing full-length portrait
1861/03
Highee, fl. 1863
Subject is searing Chasseur hat, and holding his sword with both hands in front of himself. Graphite inscription on verso "Given March 1861" "Lt. Highee U.S.M.C."
GLC05111.02.1397
As Navy Captain, bust portrait
Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877
Graphite inscription on verso "50" "Com Goldsborough" "Rear-Admiral Goldsborough--" "Century Vol 1 p 664." Photographers imprint on verso: "'Richards' Photograph and Fine Art Gallery, 1029 Chestnut St., Adjoining the Academy of Fine Arts, Philad'a...
GLC05111.02.1398
As commodore, standing full-length portrait with hat and sword in hand
Foote, Andrew H. (Andrew Hull), 1806-1863
Imprint on recto "Commodore Foote." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1400
As Navy captain, seated 1/2 length portrait with hands in lap
B.F. Evans (photographer [Norfolk, Virginia])
Graphite inscription on verso "Capt O S Gliven USN." Photographers imprint on verso: "B.F. Evans, No. 14 Main Street, Norfolk, Va." Cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso.
GLC05111.02.1401
As admiral, seated 1/2 length portrait with sword and hat in lap
Graphite inscription on recto "Admiral Foote." Graphite inscription on verso "40-" "Adml Foote" "Admiral Foote" "Foote." Ink stamp on verso "[struck:8247]" "68." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York...
GLC05111.02.1402
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