Photographed in Scranton, Pa.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 3 5/8 card. Mount has been trimmed. Full standing view of Yankee cavalryman wearing a 9 button shell jacket with piping on the collar, rectangular sword belt plate, with cap box afixed to the belt. His sash, and scabbard are hanging from the belt. He poses holding a pistol in one hand and his cavalry saber at his side with the blade upright. Backmark: W.B. Deans, Scranton, Pa. Light age toning. Sharp image with excellent content.

Commander of the famed "Hawkins Zouaves"

(1831-1920) He fought in the Mexican War and at the beginning of the Civil War organized the famed "Hawkins Zouaves," which mustered into the Union army as the 9th New York Infantry, with Hawkins as their colonel. They saw action at Big Bethel, Fort Hatteras, Roanoke Island, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Suffolk. Hawkins was promoted to rank of brevet brigadier general for meritorious and gallant Civil War service.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2...  

Wet plate, albumen photograph, mounted to card. Seated pose of a bearded Yankee cavalry officer wearing a bummer's kepi with cloth cavalry insignia with crossed sabers, and regimental numeral. His single breasted frock coat, worn open at the top, sports a shoulder strap. He wears guantlets and holds the hilt of his saber. Sash is visible hanging from his belt with rectangular belt plate. Comes in an original period oval wood frame with raised floral motiff and gold gilt liner. Meaures about 7 x 8. Frame shows some wear.

Beautiful oval brass locket with pair of tintype photographs of Union Civil War soldiers in uniform. The resemblance between the two is apparent and they are no doubt brothers. Both images, which are behind glass, are very sharp and clear. The locket, with carrying ring, is in excellent condition. It measures 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 when closed. Very pleasing item.

Armed with cavalry saber and pistol

Wet plate, albumen photograph, mounted to 4 1/8 x 7 1/8 card. Full standing view of a Yankee cavalryman wearing a Hardee hat with crossed sabers, brass cavalry hat insignia, regimental numerals, "16" and company letter, "E." He wears brass shoulder scales on his 9 button shell jacket with his scabbard attached to keeper hanging from his belt. His hands rest on the hilt of his cavalry saber with sash attached. The saber is positioned at his front with the blade touching upon the floor....  

Quarter plate tintype. Full standing view of probable Yankee cavalryman wearing kepi, 9 button shell jacket, military vest, and high black leather boots. He poses in front of a patriotic studio backdrop with ship, tent, table, and knapsack and canteen with the letters U.S. on them. Part of a cannon is visible at extreme left. Buttons and piping on his collar have been tinted gold. Subject lacks contrast with background. Comes in a half case with brass mat, preserver and glass.

Brevetted for gallantry in the battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., and the Weldon Railroad, Va.

Born in Michigan, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1860. Commissioned 1st lieutenant, 10th U.S. Infantry, Jan. 23, 1861; captain, Aug. 31, 1863; brevet major, Nov. 24, 1863, for gallantry in the battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.; lieutenant colonel, Aug. 19, 1864, for gallantry at the Weldon Railroad, Va. After the Civil War he served on the frontier until 1871. Was Commandant of West Point, 1871-78. He was in command of Fort...  

Sixth plate tintype. 3/4 standing view of a handsome young Union private wearing a kepi, 9 button frock coat, oval belt plate, and pistol stuck in his belt. Edge of studio table visible at lower right. Comes with brass mat, preserver, glass, and full thermoplastic case with design of Jardiniere of Fruit, [Krainik #174]. A nice quality image.

Brevetted for gallantry in the battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee

Born in Ohio, he enlisted on May 14, 1861, and was commissioned 1st lieutenant, 16th U.S. Infantry. He commanded a company in the battles of Hoover's Gap, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and Buzzard's Roost. He was promoted to brevet captain, Nov. 25, 1863, for heroic actions in the battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn., and captain, July 28, 1864. He remained in the U.S. Army after the Civil War, commanding Fort Sherman, Washington Territory, 1896-98, retiring on Aug. 11, 1898,...  

15th Massachusetts Infantry

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Top corners of the mount have been trimmed. 2/3 seated view of Russell wearing a frock coat with what appear to be lieutenant's shoulder straps, and posing with his arm resting on a studio table. His coat is unbuttoned to show his military vest, and a thin stripe is visible on his pant leg. Backmark: H.J. Reed, Corner Main & Front Sts., Worcester, Mass. Identified from the Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS collection, and The Civil War data...  

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Full standing view of officer wearing a shell jacket with shoulder straps and military vest. He poses with his arms folded across his chest with a determined look on his face. Two books are lying on the studio table at his side. Backmark: Manchester Bros. Photographer, 73 Westminster St., Providence, R.I. Very sharp view.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Full standing view of bearded Yankee officer wearing a single breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Photographic sticker on the reverse, Cushing & King's Photographic Rooms, Elm Street, Woodstock, Vt. Very light staining on the bottom of the card mount. Very sharp and desirable Vermont image.