President Abraham Lincoln Hair Display

These hair strands originated from the estate of Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright, of Indiana. The Lincoln's and the Wright's were good friends and the hair locks were given to Mrs. Wright by the Lincoln's just after Lincoln’s 1865 Inauguration. Mrs. Wright collected hair locks from famous personalities and these were given to her by the Lincoln's as a token of their friendship. This hair relic consists of several small strands of hair that are encased with a 3X magnified cover to amplify the hair for better viewing. The 8 x 10...  

Ginger Beer Bottle Excavated at New Orleans

Two tone crockery, tan and white, ginger beer bottle. Measures 8 inches high. Base measures 2 3/4 inches wide. Excavated at New Orleans, La. Still retains its glazed finish. Chipped at upper part of the lip. Scattered blemishes. Fine New Oeleans relic.
 

1862 Kutztown Produce Exchange 5 Cents Note

Kutztown, Pa., Nov. 15, 1862. The Kutztown Produce Exchange. Vignette of farmers, oxen, and horse drawn wagons at left, eagle and American shield at center. VG. Rare note.  

Abraham Lincoln & Mary Todd Lincoln Hair Display

These hair strands originated from the estate of Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright, of Indiana. The Lincoln's and the Wright's were good friends and the hair locks were given to Mrs. Wright by the Lincoln's just after Lincoln’s 1865 Inauguration. Mrs. Wright collected hair locks from famous personalities and these were given to her by the Lincoln's as a token of their friendship. Theses hair relics consist of several small strands of hair that are encased with a 3X magnified cover to amplify the hair for better viewing. The 11 x 14...  

The Execution of the Lincoln Conspirators

Framed display with a piece of wood from the gallows on which the Lincoln conspirators were hung. 9 1/4 x 11 1/4, in an ornate gold wood frame. Double matted in red suede with florentine gold trim. Also incorporates a copy photograph of the hanging scene. Descriptive text below the relic reads: The Execution Of The Conspirators. On July 7th, 1865, Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold, and George Atzerodt were hanged from a wooden scaffold in the yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C. They had been found guilty as conspirators in the...  

Map, Reconnoissance of the Mississippi River below Forts Jackson and St. Philip

Made previous to the reduction by the U.S. Fleet under the command of Flag Officer D.G. Farragut, U.S.N. By the party under the direction of F.H. Gerdes, Asst. U.S. Coast Survey, A.D. Bache, Supdt. The Forts from data furnished by the Chief Engineer U.S. Army. 18 x 12. Imprint of Bowen & Co. Lith., Philadelphia. Light wear and age toning. Paper loss at left edge of the margin which does not affect any of the content.  

Fabric From the Chair of C.S.A. President Jefferson Davis

Taken during the fall of Richmond, Va., April 3, 1865

The period note that was attached to this souvenir fabric remnant attests that it was removed from the Presidential chair of Jefferson Davis in the Confederate House of Representatives, on April 3rd, 1865, as Union troops and support forces entered the city. The note is written by George D. Murray and states, "A piece of the covering of the Pres. Chair in the House of Representatives taken at the time of occupation of Richmond by the Union troops, April 3rd, 1865, by George D....  

1903 Washington Artillery Invitation

Grand Ball and Promenade Concert given by the Veterans and active members of the Washington Artillery, At Their Arsenal, Tuesday, May 19th, 1903. Complimentary to the Sponsors and Maids of Honor of the United Confederate Veterans. Ornately designed invitation with full color, card stock covers, with crossed Confederate flags, Washington Artillery badge and insignia, on the front cover, and on the back cover are Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson on horseback. Made from the celebrated picture by Julio representing the last meeting of Lee and...  

Oh Jeff Oh Jeff How Are You?

Magnus songsheet, 5 x 8, with full color illustration of the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis wearing a red dress with shawl over his head. Includes six comic verses and chorus by Henry Schroeder. Music published by Firth, Son & Co., 563 Broadway, N.Y. Songsheet published by Chas. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St., N.Y. Choice condition. Circa 1865. Anything associated with the capture of Jeff Davis is highly collectible.  

Badge, J.P. Dow, Co. C, 7th New Hampshire Volunteers

Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor

Imprinted paper badge, G.P. Dow, Co. C, 7 N.H.V. Comes with a note which reads: Note: G.P. Dow's Ensignia, Co. C, 7th N.H. Vol., John's friend, he and George fought in battles in and around Petersburg, and Richmond, VA. in Grant's VA. Campaign 1864. Traded their Company's Ensignia's with each other. The note appears to be vintage 1950's or 1960's. The insignia has a few tiny pin holes in it. Very neat item. Scarce.

George P. Dow, was a 21 year old resident of Atkinson, N.H., when he...  

A Star From Old Glory Display

The large star on a field of blue, and red/white fabric, were once part of a large 34 star United States flag that flew during the Civil War. The 34 star pattern was flown from July 4, 1861, to July 3, 1863, when West Virginia was admitted to the Union. While the flag that this star and blue fabric came from was in tatters, it measured approximately 10 by 16 feet. The copy photo used in this display shows a similar sized flag being used as a backdrop prop. The original cdv that this copy photo was made from shows an unidentified Yankee private taken by...  

74th Indiana Infantry Sutler Script

6 3/4 x 2 5/8. Imprinted receipt, filled out in ink. No. 1924. Chattanooga, [Tenn.] Jan. 3, 1865. Paymaster 74th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. On First Pay Day To The Order Of E.G. Newhall, Sutler, 74th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Three Dollars, And deduct the same from my pay for services to the U.S. Very fine. Scarce.