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Medcdv1. Winslow & Slocum, Military Photographers, Fort Schuyler, Davids Island, Willetts, Point, &c. CDV shows a piercing injury to a foot. G. $400
This rare collection of 20 CDVs filled a small CDV album. Many of the CDVs have the following backmark: “Surgeon General’s Office/Army Medical Museum/Photographic Series.” Some of the CDVs have no backmark but are clearly from this same collection. Several have handwritten annotations on verso which are cited below. At a time before the existence of x-rays, the photographs of anatomical samples of bone and other tissue were used for teaching purposes. The images are now available individually as marked. I will indicate those that are sold and leave them on the page so that the illustrations of the entire album remain for those who might like to see them.
CWCDV1034. $2500 SOLD
CWCDV1035. $1000 SOLD
CWCDV1036. Private John F. Reardon, company C, 6th New York Cavalry, aged 22 years, was wounded at Culpepper, Va., October 11th, 1863, and entered Armory Square U.S. General Hospital, at Washington, on the following day. It was found that his right humerus was shattered by a fragment of shell, which was removed from its lodgment under the deltoid muscle, and proved to be four inches long and one inch broad. The head and upper third of the shaft of the humerus were then excised through a straight incision. The patient recovered without a bad symptom, and with a very useful arm. In January, 1865, when the photograph was taken, the freedom and power of the movements of the limb were remarkable. The specimen and the foregoing details of the case were contributed by the operator, Surgeon D.W. Bliss, U.S. Vols., in charge of Armory Square Hospital. $1200
CWCDV1037. $1000
CWCDV1038. $2500 SOLD
CWCDV1039. This appears to show elephantiasis of the penis and testicles in a soldier with a leg amputation. $2500
CWCDV1040. Identified in image as Maj. C.W. Hobbs, 7 NY H.A. Hobbs enlisted on 8/19/1862 at Albany, NY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 8/19/1862 he was commissioned into “G” Co. NY 7th Heavy Artillery. He was Mustered Out on 7/3/1865 at Ft Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD. (Subsequent service in US Army from 09/21/1867) He was listed as: * Wounded 6/3/1864 Cold Harbor, VA (Wounded in left leg & left hand). Promotions: * 1st Lieut 6/22/1863; * Capt 11/12/1864 (As of Co. D); * Major 3/22/1865; * 1st Lieut 9/21/1867 by Brevet (Spottsylvania Court House, VA); * Capt 9/21/1867 by Brevet (Cold Harbor, VA). Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 11/12/1864 from company G to company D; * 3/22/1865 from company D to Field & Staff. $1500
CWCDV1041. Manuscript on verso “Dr. Bontecou’s case of necrosis of tibia A.M.M. Specimen 3601.” Born and raised in Troy, Dr. Reed Bontecou was a surgeon in the 2nd NY Infantry during the Civil War and was among the first surgeons to treat battle injuries during the war. While in charge at Harewood General Hospital, Dr. Bontecou’s interest as an amateur photographer led him to document patients with combat and war injuries. $350 SOLD
CWCDV1042. $350 SOLD
CWCDV1043. $400
CWCDV1044. $400
CWCDV1045. $400
CWCDV1046. $400 SOLD
CWCDV1047. $150 SOLD
CWCDV1048. Imprinted on verso “T. & N. Douglas Hospital.” Manuscript on verso “Exfoliation 7 3/4 inch long from thigh stump of Jas. McMahon. Showing a recovery from osteomyelitis.” This is probably Joseph McMahon, enlisted on 10/1/1862 at New York City, NY as a Private. On 10/1/1862 he mustered into “K” Co. NY 61st Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 10/18/1865 at New York, NY. He was listed as: * Wounded 5/8/1864 Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/21/1864 from company K to company F.
Douglas Hospital was located in a row of three brick houses in Washington DC: Douglas, Breckenridge, and Rice. The houses, known as “Minnesota’s Row,” ran very near to Stanton General Hospital. At the closing of Douglas General Hospital, the patients were moved to Harewood General Hospital. The National Republican reported the opening of this hospital on Jan. 1, 1862, with the information that the building was “the late Senator Douglas’s mansion.” $300
CWCDV1049. $300 SOLD
CWCDV1050. $250
CWCDV1051. $300
CWCDV1052. Manuscript on verso “A.M.M. No. 1673.” $250
CWCDV1053. Photograph of a sketch of an injured soldier. $250 SOLD
PPCDV24. Churchill & Denison, Albany. “To Mother,” written on back. This nicely attired gentleman prominently displays his missing arm in this carte sent to his mother. There is a 2-cent blue tax stamp on verso and it is no great leap to assume that this fellow lost his arm in the Great Rebellion. VG. $85
PPCAB17. Noble, Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Cad Pace after the wreck at Kansas City. He is showing the bandaged stump of his left hand. There are two creases at the lower left off to the side. G. $150
PPCAB24. Home Photo Co., Williamston, Mich. Image of a man with crutch, foot in the air. VG. $45
PPCDV58. No ID. On back: “Benjamin Franklin, The Unfortunate Soldier, who lost all his limbs by freezing, while crossing the plains from Fort Wadsworth, Dacotah Territory, to Fort Ridgely, Minn. While he was making the journey, in company with four others, they were caught in one of those dreadful storms which frequently occur on the plains, and all of his comrades perished. He was out eight days and seven nights without food or fire, and when found by two Indians was nearly starved to death. He is now trying to sell his Photographs for the benefit of his family which consists of a wife and three children. Price 25 Cents.” VG. $325
PPCDV110. No ID. Disabled man in three-wheeled wheelchair. On back is written “Isaac Slake age 27.” VG. $125
PPCAB42. Warren’s Portraits, Boston. Laura Dewey Lynn Bridgman (Dec. 21, 1829-May 24, 1889). First deaf-blind American child to gain a significant education in the English language. Trimmed at bottom. G+. $250
Odd163. No ID. CDV of Isaac Stake, age 27, Platte County, Nebraska. G. $150
PPTT71. Tintype, 4″ x 2 5/8″ of a man on crutches.VG. $150
Medcab1. Vintage French Albumen Autopsy Photo with all participants, except the fellow on the table, identified. Looks like Harvel Hopital de Havre (1888). Skeleton looking on at right, skull peering down from the cabinet behind. Image measures 4.5″ x 6.25″ on 5.5″ x 6.625″ mount. G. $375
Medcab4. Geo. Jefferson, Winchester, Illinois. Cabinet card of two cigar-smoking gents, each with an arm in a sling. There is an umbrella and a mysterious box by their sides. VG. $85
Medcdv2. “Improved Enameled Card” of a man with pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) deformity. G. $40
Medcdv3. Erslys’ Gallery, Whitewater, Wis. CDV of 4 identified boys “Frozen on the G.B. & M. R. R. Bridge over Elk Creek on the night of March 10th and 11th, 1876, during the great freshet.” Additional text on verso: “Born. 1st. John Schmit, May 17, 1861; 2nd. Freddy Hill, July 11, 1858; 3rd. Leland Fay, Jan. 21, 1856; 4th. Geo. Schmit, March 13, 1859. Sold for the Benefit of the Boys.” This event was reported in the Elkhart Daily Review, March 21, 1876. VG. $350