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Unidentified fortifications

Image shows damaged fortifications, with four figures in the distance. Decorative frame-like border on verso. Graphite inscription on verso ".75--" "14."

GLC05111.02.1360

Gun battery number one, Yorktown, Virginia

Image shows five cannon behind heavy fortifications. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by Barnard & Gibson, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on...

GLC05111.02.1361

Fort Pulaski, Georgia

Image shows a large group of people gathered in front of a 'covered way,' or tunnel, in Fort Pulaski. Graphite inscription on verso "A 'covered way' in Fort Pulaski April, 1862" "1.25--."

GLC05111.02.1362

Shipyard with cannons

The cannons are grouped together in front of ships. The ships' masts are visible above the cannons in the foreground. Graphite inscription on verso "2.00--" "8." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New...

GLC05111.02.1364

Horses used by General U.S. Grant

Image shows three horses in a field. The reins of each horse are being held by a different handler. Graphite inscription on verso "1.50--" "S429" "June 1864 Horses Used by General Grant Left: 'Egypt' Center: 'Cincinatti' Right: 'Jeff Davis'...

GLC05111.02.1366

The Swamp Angel, a massive cannon

Ink inscription on recto "The Swamp Angel." Graphite inscription on verso "13" "1.50--" "Swamp Angel." Ink inscription on verso "'The Swamp Angel' distinguished in the bombardment of Charleston, S.C., from Folly Island by Quincy A. Gillmore. Maj...

GLC05111.02.1367

General Sherman's battery

Image shows a large group of wagons, with approximately eleven soldiers standing with them in front of a two large buildings in the distance. Imprint on recto "Sherman's Battery, July 24th, after the return from Bull Run. Entered, according to Act...

GLC05111.02.1368

Maquette of fourteen prominent Confederates killed in action

The fourteen KIA Confederates shown are: W.O.B. Branch, Earl Van Dorn, J.H. Morgan, W. Barksdale, A.S. Johnston, J.E.B. Stuart, Stonewall Jackson, J.S. Bowen, Zothcoffer, L. Tilghman, A.J. Jenkins, Ben McCullough, Leonidas Polk and G.J. Rains.

GLC05111.02.1369

Maquette of four Union generals

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

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

Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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