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1865 ca.
Maj. Gen. Humphreys and staff under branch shelter. [1865 ca.]
Nineteen officers pose in two rows in front of a tent under a tree. Andrew Humphreys is seated center. Inscription on verso: "Humphys & staff."
GLC05111.01.0555
circa 1861-1865
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Federal officers on steps of Arlington House. [1861-1865 ca.]
Ten Federal officers stand on the steps of a large building with columns. The men stand in lines descending the steps; the leftmost line is of three men, the next has two, the next four, and the last is of just one man. There is a large flaw on the...
GLC05111.01.0556
1862-1865 ca.
Thirty-five soldiers with rifles under canopy of tree boughs. [1862-1865 ca.]
Thirty five men are posed in two lines, with one line standing and another kneeling in front. Ten others are visible in the background. The kneeling soldiers hold rifles and the insignia on their hats appears to indicate that they are either...
GLC05111.01.0557
Bostwick Brothers (photographers)
Headquarters of General Mott, 2nd Div., 3rd Corps. [1861-1865 ca.]
Nine officers and enlistedmen stand in front of a log cabin with a chimney made from barrels. Behind them, two men hold the [2nd Division] 3rd Corps flag, a triangular flag with a white diamond in the center. There are five contraband men in the...
GLC05111.01.0558
1862/03 ca.
Ruins of Bull Run stone bridge, Manassas, Va. [March 1862 ca.]
View looks down the stream and shows the ruined stone bridge at Manassas battlefield. The structure is mostly intact on both banks of the water, middle span has collapsed. A pile of rubble is visible in the water below. A covered wago, perhaps...
GLC05111.01.0559
Columns of a large, damaged mansion viewed through a stand of trees. [1861-1865 ca.]
Grass in foreground, ruins of large white mansion visible through trees. Inscription on verso: "Ordway Gardner Coll." Numeric notations on verso: "VIII" and "92."
GLC05111.01.0560
Provost guard, Manassas Junction, Va. [March 1862 ca.]
There is a large pile of planks in the center of the image lying next to the railroad tracks that lead to several cars on the left in the distance. A small group of men is seated on some of the planks on the left while a larger group stands to the...
GLC05111.01.0561
Man seated on ruins of Bull Run stone bridge, Manassas, Va. [March 1862 ca.]
The image is a side view of the ruins of the stone bridge at Bull Run. The sides of the bridge are still standing but nothing remains of the middle span except a large pile of rubble in the water below. The man is seated on the the edge of the...
GLC05111.01.0562
Abandoned Confederate trains at Manassas Junction, Va. [March 1862 ca.]
Four Federal cavalrymen are sitting or leaning on posts in the foreground on the right of the image. On the left, multiple railroad tracks lead off to the horizon. There are train cars on the leftmost track which were abandoned by the Confederates...
GLC05111.01.0563
Large group of Federal cavalry troopers sitting and standing. [1861-1865 ca.] [large imperfection]
Forty-six cavalry troopers are posed in three lines, none of the men carry any weapons. Behind them on the right are sevearl tall trees that are missing all but their top branches. There is a large flaw just above the men on the left side of the...
GLC05111.01.0564
1863/03 ca.
Major Lacy's house opposite Fredericksburg. [March 1863 ca.]
Several men stand on the porch of the large house near the center of the image. Directly in front of them is a man on horseback. Two other men stand in front of the house on the right side of the image. Inscription on verso: "Lacy House [illegible]."
GLC05111.01.0566
1863/11 ca.
"Castle Murray" with tents in foreground, near Auburn, Va. [November 1863 ca.]
Six men sit and stand in the foreground with Castle Murray at the center of the image. Behind the men there are many tents set up and a wagon is visible among them. There is a rip in the image just to the right of the rightmost man.
GLC05111.01.0567
Unidentified Federal brig. general on horseback [profile]. [1861-1865 ca.]
The image shows a mounted brigadier general from the side, showing his left profile. The lower left hand corner has been torn off. Inscription on verso: "Ordway Gardner Coll." Numeric notation "XXIV."
GLC05111.01.0568
1864/08 ca.
Company H, 114th Pennsylvania Infantry Zouaves, Petersburg, Va. [August 1864 ca.]
The Zouaves form two rows, one standing and the other sitting or kneeling. Two officers sit on either side in the first row on tree stumps. The man seated in the first line at the far left has a drum between his knees. There is a tent on the left...
GLC05111.01.0569
1860's ca.
Waud, fl. 1860
Dalton, Ga. looking towards Mill Creek Gap. [1860's ca.]
A line of trains and railroad tracks cuts across the center of the image. The town lies behind the railroad and it is possible to make out the sign of the "National Hotel" on the left side of the image. Inscription on recto: "Dalton Ga - looking...
GLC05111.01.0571
Mill Creek Gap rocky face ridge in Dalton, Ga. [variant] [1860's ca.]
Very similar to #571, but probably at a different time of day. A line of trains and railroad tracks cut across the center of the image. The town lies behind the railroad and there are hills in the background. Inscription on recto: "Mill Creek gap -...
GLC05111.01.0572
Honorable Mr Pitt Fessenden, 1/2 length oval portrait.
Inscription on verso: "Hon Mr Pitt Fessenden."
GLC05111.01.0573
Mounted officer with cannon. [1861-1865 ca.]
Officer on horseback with cannon in background. Numeric notation on verso: "XXXV" and "43."
GLC05111.01.0574
Uliuch, Fred, fl. 1861-1865
Federal officer, standing full length oval portrait with flag. [1861-1865 ca.]
Officer standing in front of flag with arms crossed against his chest. The man wears a forage cap with infantry horn insignia and illegible unit affiliation. Photographer's name below: "Fred Uliuch Photographer 156 Bowery N.Y."
GLC05111.01.0575
1864 ca.
Group portrait of seven Federal officers at Vicksburg, Miss. 1864 ca.
Three men are seated and the other four stand behind them. The man sitting on the right is in a Napoleonic pose. A piece of paper is pasted at bottom with the inscription: "1. Lt. Kinsey Matfield. 2. Maj J. B. McC___ghy 10th Mo. 3. A. Luce...
GLC05111.01.0576
Group portrait of nine Federal officers. [1861-1865 ca.]
Five of the men are seated and the other four stand behind them. The man in the center of the seated men strikes a Napoleonic pose. Inscription on verso: "Top Row 1. Chapman 2. B. Wells 3. Chandler 4. Dr. Beggs Bottom Row 1.Dutton 2. H.F. Valette 3...
GLC05111.01.0577
1863 ca.
Rev. G. Winslow D.D.M.D. at Camp Letterman, Gettysburg, Pa. [1863 ca.]
Winslow is seated, with a book in his lap, in front of a tent. A flag hangs above the tent and there is an arch of branches in front of the opening. An unidentified woman stands behind his chair, holding a hat and a basket. Inscription on recto: "Rev...
GLC05111.01.0578
Two-story white house with flagpole in front. [1861-1865 ca.]
Several people stand on the porch of a two story white house that shows sign of battle damage. A black man stands just in front of it, holding the reins of a horse. There is a flagpole in the center of the image and the United States flag is raised...
GLC05111.01.0579
circa 1848
[Robert E. Lee, bust portrait, and unidentified soldier] [double sided]
Bust portrait of Robert E. Lee in the United States Army before the Civil War. Based on an early photograph of Lee. Previous catalog entry identified Lee as a major in this photo, while some sources indicate this photo depicts Lee as lieutenant...
GLC05111.01.0580
J. D. Bright of Indiana, bust portrait. [maquettte] [salt print]
Inscription on verso in F.H. Meserve's handwriting: "J. D. Bright, of Indiana. This photograph was from the studio of M. B. Brady Washingtion touched up for reproduction by reduction to the small size in vogue. The Meserve Collection, N.Y." Notation...
GLC05111.01.0581
Hon. Michael Hahn, seated bust portrait. [maquettte] [salt print]
Image is attached to a folded cover which has an oval cut out to display the portrait. The image has been painted for rephotographing. Inscription on cover: "Hon. Michael Hahn. 1830-1886. Republican Gov. Louisiana. 1864." Inscription below image:...
GLC05111.01.0582
Unidentified older man in civilian dress, bust portrait. [maquettte] [salt print]
Portrait of a man, facing left, in civilian dress with chin length grey hair and a frowning expression. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. From the Meserve Collection.
GLC05111.01.0583
Unidentified brig. gen., 1/2 length portrait. [maquettte] [salt print]. [1861-1865 ca.]
The Federal officer is a brigadier general and is facing right. He has dark hair, a full beard, and a mustache. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Notation on verso: "3 Negs." From Meserve Collection.
GLC05111.01.0584
Colonel Renshaw, bust portrait. [maquettte] [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Inscription on verso: "Renshaw" and "Renshaw." Notation: "4 negs." From Meserve Collection.
GLC05111.01.0585
Col. E.L. Dudley, seated portrait with gloves and hat. [maquettte] [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
Dudley is seated facing right holding his gloves in his right hand and his hat in his left. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Inscription on recto: "1 Negative. Do this before any other." Inscription on verso: "Col E.L...
GLC05111.01.0586
Brig. General E.B. Brown, 1/2 length portrait seated. [maquettte] [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
The image is attached to a folded cover which has an oval cut out to display the portrait and has been painted for rephotographing. Inscription on cover: "Brg. Gen. E.B. Brown. 1816-" Inscription on verso: "Brig Genl EB Brown US Vols Missouri born...
GLC05111.01.0587
Colonel George Murphy, full length portrait seated. [maquettte] [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
Murphy is wearing gloves and has his sword at his belt. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Inscriptions on verso: "a salt print touched up in Brady's gallery for reproduction [illegible]," "Col [inserted: Geo] Murphy 8th...
GLC05111.01.0588
Colonel Williams, full length portrait seated. [maquettte] [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
Williams is seated facing left. He is wearing a dark coat and holds his gloves in his right hand. His left arm rests on a table beside him. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Inscription on verso: "Col Williams 7th Pa Cav"...
GLC05111.01.0589
General James Simons, oval 1/2 length portrait. [maquettte] [salt print]
The image is attached to a folded cover which has an oval cut out to display the portrait. The image has been painted for rephotographing. Inscription on cover: "Gen'l James Simons S.C." Inscritpion above image: "Photo by Cook." Inscription below...
GLC05111.01.0590
Unidentifed major, full seated portrait with table. [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
The officer is seated facing left with his legs crossed. His right arm rests on the table next to him which is covered with a floral tablecloth. When the image was retouched, the legs of his chair were painted over and only partially painted back in...
GLC05111.01.0591
Colonel Foster, full seated portrait with table and curtain. [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
Colonel Foster is seated facing the camera with his legs crossed. He is wearing gloves and holds his sword with his left hand. His right arm and hat rest on the table beside him which is covered with a tableloth. Behind him on the left of the image...
GLC05111.01.0592
Gov. [Va.] John Letcher, 1/2 length portrait. [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
Letcher faces right and wears glasses. The image has been painted for rephotographing. Inscription on verso: "John Letcher Gov Va 1813-1884." From the Meserve Collection.
GLC05111.01.0593
Mr. Curtin, 3/4 length seated portrait. [salt print]
Curtin is dressed in civilian clothes and seated with his legs crossed and hands together. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Inscription on verso: "Curtin." From the Meserve Collection.
GLC05111.01.0594
Lieut. Com. Russell Seefridge, 1/2 length portrait. [1860's ca.]
Included with the image is a folded cover that it was once displayed in. Inscription on front cover: "Com. Seefridge [illegible] Russell Seefridge Lt Com." Inscription on back cover "mark square."
GLC05111.01.0595
Colonel Bolles, 1/2 length portrait. [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]
Inscription on verso: "Col. Bolles of [struck: 2d Va Regt or Ohio not know yet which] 2nd West Va Vo." From Brady Archive.
GLC05111.01.0596
Gen. Bradley Johnson, 1/2 length portrait. [salt print]
The image has been touched up [painted] for re-photographing. Inscription on recto: "Retouch with Col's uniform (Confederate)." Inscription on verso: "Genl Beverly Johnson of Md Col Johnson C.S.A 1st Maryland Regt." Additional inscription on verso...
GLC05111.01.0597
Col. Amasa Cobb, full length portrait standing [salt print]
Cobb wears gloves, sword, and forage cap. Inscription on verso: "Col Amasa Cobb 5th Wis." From Brady Archive.
GLC05111.01.0598
Brig. Gen. William "Extra Billy" Smith, bust portrait. [vignette] [salt print] [1863 ca.]
Image is attached to a folded cover which has an oval cut out to display the portrait. Inscription on cover: "Brig. Gen. William Smith. CSA. 1796-1887 Gov. of Virginia 1846." Inscription below image: "Gov. Wm Smith of Va." The image has been...
GLC05111.01.0599
1864-1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Maj. Thomas T. Eckert (seated, left) and others of U.S. Military Telegraph Corps, near Petersburg, Va. [1864-1865 ca.]
The image shows seven men with a tent on the left behind them. Three men are seated and the other four stand behind. Eckert is seated last on the left. Fay's stamp in the upper left reads: "From Historic Collection of H.W. Fay, DeKalb, Ill." The...
GLC05111.01.0600
Two Federal officers and two young black servants in front of open tent. [1861-1865 ca.]
The officers, one a lieutenant and the other a captain, are seated opposite each other in front of the tent. The tent is open and two beds, on each side, are visible. Two young contrabands stand on either side of the tent . Inscription on verso:...
GLC05111.01.0601
Nineteen Federal officers in front of log cabin with tent roof. [1861-1865 ca.]
The officers form a long line, wearing an assortment of uniforms and almost all have swords. Inscription on verso "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "VI" and "531."
GLC05111.01.0602
Unidentified Maj. Gen. and eighteen officers under trees, [in three pieces]. [1861-1865 ca.]
The image shows a row of eighteen officers and an unknown major general [center left] under trees. Most have swords. The image is cut into three even pieces. Inscription on verso: "Gar[dner]." Numeric notations on verso: "XXIV" and "397."
GLC05111.01.0603
Unidentified Federal officer on horseback in front embankment. [1861-1865 ca.]
Profile of mounted officer facing the camera with steep grassy embankment [possibly, part of a fortification] in background. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "281."
GLC05111.01.0604
Photographs of Battlefields, a list of Gardner's work.
A list of Gardner's photographs with titles and indications as to whether they were single or double. Seven pages are present- a cover page and table of contents [pages 12 through 17]. The total on the last page is 1176 photographs. Gardner gave the...
GLC05111.01.0605
Small delegation and honor guard at Lincoln's Tomb, Springfield, Ill. [1865 ca.]
The image shows the entrance to Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois. A small delegation stands near the entrance and two boys are seated on a bench to the left. An honor guard stands at attention on the hill above with a drummer on the left...
GLC05111.01.0606
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