Civil War Soldiers &/or Uniforms (Includes Ambrotypes) Plus Postwar Hard Images

This page also includes Civil War Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes!
Plus a Few Postwar Images.

CWTT18. Sixth-plate Tintype of a standing Civil War soldier with rifle with bayonet. He is posed before a scenic backdrop. Gold highlights. Housed in a half leather case. G. $250

CWAMB1. Sixth-plate ambrotype of a standing Civil War soldier with rifle with bayonet. Housed in a full split leather case. G. $175

CWTT26. Tinted Tintype, 4″ x 2.5″ of a Zouave. VG. $175

CWTT46. Octogonal sixth-plate tintype of Civil War soldier with rifle. Gold tinting. Housed in a thermoplastic case (Berg 3-205, Geometric) by A.P. Critchlow & Co. G. $750

Case80. Half-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 1-12, American Country Life 2) by A.P. Critchlow & Co. with tintype of Civil War soldier with rifle posed before campsite backdrop. Inside of case behind image has some brown staining. Image has some stain at top right as shown. Case is good with few nicks and some play at hinges. G. $600

Case82. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 3-19, Geometric) by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. with tintype of Civil War cavalry soldier with rifle. There is a “9” and a “II” on his hat. Case is good with one chipped corner and a chip on the side. G. $500

Case84. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 1-37, Roger deCoverly and the Gypsies Fortune 1) by A.P. Critchlow & Co. with Civil War soldier tintype with rifle posed before studio backdrop. Case in very good condition with sharp corners. VG. $550

Case86. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 3-43, Geometric) by S. Peck & Co., with tintype of Civil War soldier seated before scenic backdrop, holding sword. Velvet on case is worn and has been shedding. Case has one corner chip and few other small nicks. G. $700

Postwartt3. Image measures 5″ x 7″ and shows a GAR gathering of Civil War veterans. VG. $150

Postwartt4. Image measures 5″ x 7″ and shows a GAR gathering of Civil War veterans. VG. $150

CWTT54. Sixth-plate tinted tintype of Confederate Civil War Soldier with pistol and knife. His kepi has an oilcloth cover and is in his lap. He sports big shoulder scales a la Federal dress uniforms which was often worn by Confederates. General opinion is that he is likely from Georgia, possibly North Carolina. This image was obtained from an estate of a family that lived in NC along with another identified Confederate North Carolina soldier and a silhouette of Governor Turner of NC who was governor in the early 1800’s. Housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $1250

CWTT64. Quarter-plate tintype of Civil War soldier or possibly civilian, posed before fine scenic backdrop with American flag, housed in a collectible thermoplastic case (Berg 1-39, The Dance) in very good condition. If not a soldier, this man could be any one of the various civilians that were present with soldiers such as a sutler, a teamster, etc. G. $500

CWTT77. Quarter-plate tintype of Civil War Artillery Sergeant with sword posed before scenic backdrop in Union Case (Berg 1-22 Capture of Major Andre). G. $350

CWTT80. Quarter-plate tintype of Civil War soldier with rifle with bayonet posed before scenic camp backdrop. Housed in a Littlefield, Parsons & Co. thermoplastic case (Berg 1-36, Lady with Falcon). Case has some chips, clasps and hinges are fine. Image is VG. $500

CWAMB18. Quarter-plate tinted ambrotype of Civil War soldier. Housed in a thermoplastic case by Scovill Mf’g Co. (Berg 1-18, Crossed Cannon). Case has one nick o/w G. Image is VG. $500

CWAMB19. Sixth-plate tinted ambrotype of John Gassler, Private, NY 8th Infantry. Enlisted on 4/23/1861 at NYC; mustered into “C” Co., NY 8th Infantry. MO on 4/23/1863 at Brooks’ Station, Va. His name is scratched into image and he is wearing his pack. He lived at 55 TenEyck St., Brooklyn, NY. He was a cabinet maker born in Germany. He died on April 11, 1912 at age 77. The 8th (the 1st German Rifles) was recruited in New York City, there mustered into the U.S. service on April 23, 1861, for two years, and left for Washington on May 27. At Miller’s farm the troops encamped and on July 10 were ordered to move toward Manassas as part of the 2nd brigade, 4th division of the Army of the Potomac. During the Battle of Bull Run the 8th was held in reserve and assisted in covering the retreat. The following winter it was quartered at Roach’s mills and Hunter’s Chapel, Va.; moved to Winchester in March, 1862, and in May joined Gen. Fremont at Petersburg, WV. It participated in the pursuit of Gen. Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, and as part of Blenker’s division fought at the battles of Cross Keys and New Market. In the battle of Cross Keys its killed, wounded and missing numbered 220 out of a total of 550 engaged. At Middletown, the 8th was assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 1st corps, Army of Virginia, under Gen. Pope, and with that army took part in the battles of Sulphur Springs and the second Bull Run. In September, it became a part of the 11th corps and reached Fredericksburg immediately after the battle; camped during the winter at Stafford Court House and Brooks’ Station, and was mustered out of the service at the latter place on April 23, 1863. Housed in a full leather case. With his service papers, death certificate, pension papers, etc. VG. $1600

CWAMB20. Quarter-plate ambrotype of Civil War sergeant with rifle and bayonet before camp scene backdrop housed in a Union case (Berg 1-34, Harvest Motif) with two chipped corners. It is odd to see a solider posed in a studio with both a classical pillar and a camp backdrop in the same image. G. $350

CWTT88. Eighth-plate tintype of Civil War soldier with rifle with bayonet. Housed in glass, mat, and preserver, no case. VG. $125

CWamb24. Ninth-plate Civil War era Confederate dead letter ambrotype. This ambrotype was mailed in an envelope to Mrs. M. J. Butler, Clarksville, Tenn. and went unclaimed. 40 cents postage was paid on the mailing. The address was cut from the envelope and pasted to the cover of the case so that it could possibly be claimed. It went unclaimed and ended up at a dead letter auction some long time ago. VG. $125

CWamb25. Ninth-plate ruby ambrotype of soldier prominently displaying his weapon. Housed in a full thermoplastic geometric case by Holmes, Booth & Hayden. G. $200

The following lots are Abbott Tintypes issued early in the war. Many are Civil War soldiers, some are other celebrities and politicians of the day.

Abbott1. Gen. Louis Blenker. $150

Abbott2. Louis Napoleon. $75

Abbott3. Daniel Webster. $250

Abbott4. Bishop Simson, of the M.E. Church. $75

Abbott5. Prince Napoleon. $75

Abbott6. Gov. Andrew of Mass. $95

Abbott7. Commodore Dupont, U.S. Navy. $135

Abbott8. Lieut.-General Winfield Scott, Faithful to the Last. $150

Abbott9. General Tyler of Conn. $150

Abbott10. Commodore Porter, U.S. Navy. $175

Abbott11. Parson Brownlow of Tenn. $85

Abbott12. Geo. D. Prentice, Editor, Louisville Journal. $125

Abbott13. Hon. Galusha A. Grow, of Penn. $125

Abbott14. Benjamin Franklin. $135

Abbott15. Most Reverend John Hughes, Archbishop of New York. $75

Abbott16. Gen. T.W. Sherman. $150

Abbott17. Abraham Lincoln. $1200

Abbott18. Col. Bendix. $150

Abbott19. Maj. General N.P. Banks. $150

Abbott20. Washington, the father of his Country. $150

Abbott21. Hon. Montgomery Blair, Postmaster General. $200

Abbott22. Hon. S.P. Chase, Sec’y of Treasury. $250

Abbott23. General Walbridge. $125

Abbott24. Russell, Special Correspondent of the London Times. $150

Abbott25. Colonel E.D. Baker, Slain gallantly fighting for his Country, Oct. 21, 1861. $250

Abbott27. Hon. Edward Bates, Attorney General. $200

Abbott28. Hon. Caleb B. Smith, Sec’y of the Interior. $200

Abbott29. Hon. Simon Cameron, Sec’y of War. $250

Abbott30. Wm. H. Seward, Sec’y of State. $300

Abbott31. The Princess Clotilde. $75

Abbott32. General Hentzelman. $125

Abbott33. Commodore Dupont, U.S. Navy. $150

Abbott34. Leslie Coombs, of Ky. $150

Abbott35. Gen’l A. Duryea. $150

Abbott36. Gen’l A. Duryea. $150

Abbott37. Charles Sumner. $250

Abbott39. General Mansfield. $125

Abbott40. Colonel Robert Anderson, the Hero of Fort Sumter. $250

Abbott41. Gen’l Lander. $175

Abbott42. Brig.-General Nathaniel Lyon, Slain in defense of his Country, Aug. 10, 1861. $200

Abbott43. Col. Cameron, N.Y. Highlanders. $150

Abbott44. Maj. General N.P. Banks. $150

Abbott45. Lieut.-General Winfield Scott, Faithful to the Last. $100

Abbott46. General Franz Sigel. $100

Abbott47. Gen. Louis Blenker. $125

Abbott48. Commodore Stringham, U.S. Navy. $135

Abbott49. Colonel Billy Wilson. $150

Abbott50. Colonel Max Weber. $150

Abbott51. Brig. General McCooke, of Ky. $200

Abbott52. Hon. Gideon Wells, Sec’y of Navy. $250

Abbott53. Col. Vosburg. $165

Abbott54. Gen. Rosecranz. $150

Abbott55. General Lee, of Confederate Army. $350

Abbott56. Hon. John J. Crittenden. $150

Abbott57. Gen. Prentiss. $150

Abbott58. Captain James H. Ward, Fell in the Service of his Country, June 27, 1861. $150

Abbott59. Hon. Joseph Holt, of Ky. $150

Abbott60. Miss Harriet Lane. $135

Abbott61. General Walbridge. $125

Abbott62. Commodore Porter, U.S. Navy. $175

Abbott63. General Huger, of Confederate Army. $200

Abbott64. Hon. John Slidell, The Captured Confederate Commissioner. $275

Abbott65. General Hunter. $175

Abbott66. Brig. Gen. Wm. S. Harney. $165

Abbott67. Gov. Sprague, of Rhode Island. $150

Abbott68. Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, Assassinated at Alexandria, May 24, 1861. $225

Abbott69. General Beauregard. $200

Abbott70. Hon. James M. Mason, The Captured Confederate Commissioner. $275

Abbott71. Marshall Kane. $165

Abbott72. General Johnson, of Confederate Army. $200

Abbott73. Lieut. John T. Greble, Fell in his Country’s service, June 10, 1861. $200

Abbott74. Hon. Simon Cameron, Sec’y of War. $200

Abbott75. John C. Calhoun. $200

Abbott76. General Hentzelman. $150

Abbott77. Lieut. John T. Greble, Fell in his Country’s service, June 10, 1861. $200

Abbott78. General Tyler, of Conn. $150

Abbott79. Col. Slocum, of Rhode Island, Who fell at the Battle of Bull Run. $200

Abbott80. General Sickles. $150

Abbott81. General Wool. $150

Abbott82. Maj. General Benj. F. Butler, of Massachusetts. $125

Abbott83. Lieut.-General Winfield Scott, Faithful to the Last. $150

Abbott84. Maj. General McDowell. $150

Abbott85. Hon. John J. Crittenden. $150

Abbott86. Gen. Magruder. $150

Abbott87. Maj. General Patterson. $150

CWamb26. Confederate S.M. Rogers, Private. Dead Letter ninth-plate tinted ambrotype addressed to Enterprise Mississippi. Housed in full, split leather case. G. $850