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The Valley Of The Shenandoah, From Jeffersons Rock (Harper's Ferry), William H. Barlett, James Tibbitts Willmore, George Virtue Feb 2023

The Valley Of The Shenandoah, From Jeffersons Rock (Harper's Ferry), William H. Barlett, James Tibbitts Willmore, George Virtue

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The black and white steel engraving depicts a scene from the Shenandoah River Valley. In the scene, three women and one man stand on rocky terrain that overlooks the Shenandoah River. Two goats are also pictured among the natural vegetation. A crescent moon hangs in the sky at the image's upper left corner.


Battle At Wilson's Creek, Mo., Felix Octavius Carr Darley, V. Balch, Virtue And Co. Publishers Feb 2023

Battle At Wilson's Creek, Mo., Felix Octavius Carr Darley, V. Balch, Virtue And Co. Publishers

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The black and white steel engraving features a scene from the Battle of Wilson's Creek. In this battle, Nathaniel Lyon became the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War. The scene depicts his death amongst the chaos of battle.


Jefferson Davis Steel Engraving, Stick And Druck Von Weger, Mathew Brady Feb 2023

Jefferson Davis Steel Engraving, Stick And Druck Von Weger, Mathew Brady

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The steel engraving features a bust portrait of Jefferson David. It is engraved in black ink on off-white paper. There appears to be water damage to the right side of the engraving. Several areas of foxing are evident. It was accompanied by a Confederate $50.00 bill.


Massachusetts Militia Passing Through Baltimore, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, F. F. Walker, Virtue And Co. Publishers Feb 2023

Massachusetts Militia Passing Through Baltimore, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, F. F. Walker, Virtue And Co. Publishers

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The black and white engraving features a scene from the Baltimore Riot of 1861, a civil uprising between Confederate sympathizers and members of the primarily Massachusetts state militia regiment en route to the national capital at Washington. The engraving may have originally appeared in a bound volume, as evidenced by the holes at the engraving's bottom.


Gen. Kearney's Charge At The Battle Of Chantilly, Va., John R. Chapin, Virtue And Co. Publishers Feb 2023

Gen. Kearney's Charge At The Battle Of Chantilly, Va., John R. Chapin, Virtue And Co. Publishers

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The black and white engraving features a scene from the Battle of Chantilly, where General Philip Kearny was killed in action. The image depicts Kearny on horseback as Union troops and an American flag follow him into battle. Confederate soldiers stand at his front with their guns pointed. The engraving appears to have been removed from a bound volume as evidenced by the binding holes at the engraving's top edge.


Battle Of Murfresboro - Capture Of A Confederate Flag., Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Battle Of Murfresboro - Capture Of A Confederate Flag., Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white steel engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of Murfreesboro. It shows Union soldiers taking over a cannon as well as fighting for a Confederate flag in the background. The engraving most likely was taken from E.A. Duyckinck's History of the War for the Union.


Capture Of Forth Donelson, Tenn. Charge Of Gen. Smith's Division, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, Virtue And Co. Publishers Feb 2023

Capture Of Forth Donelson, Tenn. Charge Of Gen. Smith's Division, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, Virtue And Co. Publishers

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The black and white engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of Fort Donelson, where General Charles Ferguson Smith successfully led his division of volunteers in February 1862. The image shows soldiers fighting on a battlefield. Several bodies lie lifeless on the ground. An American flag waves prominently at the center of the image.


Capture Of Roanoke Island, Charge Of Zouaves, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, John J. Crew, Virtue And Co. Publishers Feb 2023

Capture Of Roanoke Island, Charge Of Zouaves, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, John J. Crew, Virtue And Co. Publishers

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The black and white engraving features a violent scene from the Battle of Roanoke Island. In the scene, soldiers fight with rifles and swords drawn. Several bodies lie lifeless on the ground, while two American flags wave in the background.


Harper's Ferry. (From The Blue Ridge.), William H. Barlett Feb 2023

Harper's Ferry. (From The Blue Ridge.), William H. Barlett

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The black and white steel engraving depicts a bird's eye view of Harper's Ferry from atop what is known as Blue Ridge. The town, waterway, and natural vegetation are pictured.


Battle Of Wilson's Creek - Death Of Gen. Lyon., Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Battle Of Wilson's Creek - Death Of Gen. Lyon., Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white steel engraving features a scene from the Battle of Wilson's Creek. In this battle, Nathaniel Lyon became the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War. The scene depicts his death amongst the chaos of battle.


Battle Near Mill Springs, Ky. Death Of Gen. Zollicoffer, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, R. Dunensing, Virtue And Co. Publishers Feb 2023

Battle Near Mill Springs, Ky. Death Of Gen. Zollicoffer, Felix Octavius Carr Darley, R. Dunensing, Virtue And Co. Publishers

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The black and white engraving features a scene from the Battle of Mill Springs, where Confederate general, Felix Kirk Zollicoffer, was killed in action. The engraving depicts Zollicoffer on horseback as a Union soldier shoots him in the chest.


Abraham Lincoln President Of The United States, George Edward Perine, H. E. Coats Feb 2023

Abraham Lincoln President Of The United States, George Edward Perine, H. E. Coats

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The black and white steel engraving features a seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is posed in a chair with his proper right hand resting on a small table. A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation rests underneath his hand. The image is probably after A. Gardner photo.


Abraham Lincoln Sixteenth President Of The United States Of America, E.B. And E.C. Kellogg, Phelps And Watson, George Whiting Feb 2023

Abraham Lincoln Sixteenth President Of The United States Of America, E.B. And E.C. Kellogg, Phelps And Watson, George Whiting

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The color lithograph depicts a seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln sits in a chair with a small table to his proper right. On the table sits a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, and ink well, and books. The image features hues of black, white and blue and is printed on off-white paper. It is probably after a photo by Alexander Gardner (see O-49 through O-53).


Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President Of The United States, Kimmel And Forster, Anthony Berger Feb 2023

Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President Of The United States, Kimmel And Forster, Anthony Berger

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The color lithograph features a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, after a photo by Anthony Berger. The lithograph features hues of white, pink, brown, and black and is printed on off-white paper.


Henry Clay. The Nation's Choice., Nathaniel Currier Feb 2023

Henry Clay. The Nation's Choice., Nathaniel Currier

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The hand-colored lithograph features a portrait of Henry Clay standing with the United States Capitol in the background. Clay poses clutching his cape with his proper left hand while resting his proper right on a tabletop. The lithograph features colors of blue, brown, green, red, and yellow. It was originally enclosed in a brown wooden frame, but was removed for preservation.


The Birth Place Of Henry Clay, Hanover County, Virginia, Kelloggs And Thayer, E.B. And E.C. Kellogg, D. Needham Feb 2023

The Birth Place Of Henry Clay, Hanover County, Virginia, Kelloggs And Thayer, E.B. And E.C. Kellogg, D. Needham

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The chromolithograph depicts a farmyard scene where slaves are shown laboring around a fenced-in area with livestock. A house and several outbuildings are also pictured. The chromolithograph was enclosed in a brown wooden frame but was removed for preservation. It is in overall poor condition and has experienced multiple tears as well as the removal of its border space.


The Body Of The Martyr President, Abraham Lincoln, Currier And Ives Feb 2023

The Body Of The Martyr President, Abraham Lincoln, Currier And Ives

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The lithograph depicts a scene from the Abraham Lincoln mourning ceremony in New York's City Hall. Lincoln's body is prominently on display in the rotunda of City Hall as viewers file past. Black curtains drape the scene. A series of mourning ceremonies took place following the death of Lincoln, which occurred over the course of three weeks at fourteen locations:Albany, Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Harrisburg, Indianapolis, Michigan City (Indiana), New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. (White House and Capitol) before arriving in Springfield, Illinois on May 3rd.


Death Of Col. Clay, Battle Of Buena Vista, Feby. 23d. 1847, E.B. And E.C. Kellogg, D. Needham Feb 2023

Death Of Col. Clay, Battle Of Buena Vista, Feby. 23d. 1847, E.B. And E.C. Kellogg, D. Needham

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The hand-colored lithograph depicts a scene from the Battle of Buena Vista, where Henry Clay, Jr. - the son of Henry Clay - was shot and killed. Clay lies on the ground with his sword in his proper right hand. Five soldiers surround Clay as he dies while a sixth stands in the background with his gun raised. The lithograph features hues of blue, red, white, gold, and gray. It is printed on off-white paper.


Action Of The Gunboats At Memphis, Johnson And Miles, Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Action Of The Gunboats At Memphis, Johnson And Miles, Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of Memphis. Several boats fill a smoke-filled waterway. The engraving is printed in black ink on off-white paper. The print is torn at the top and appears to have been torn from a bound volume.


Stephen A. Douglas Portrait Feb 2023

Stephen A. Douglas Portrait

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The black and white engraved portrait features the likeness of Stephen A. Douglas from the chest up. Douglas is shown wearing a suit and tie. The image was enclosed in a brown wooden frame but was removed for preservation.


Attack At Kelly's Ford, Va, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Attack At Kelly's Ford, Va, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white steel engraving features a scene from the Battle of Kelly's Ford, which took place in 1863. In the image, soldiers wade through water while carrying guns and flags. Men can be seen in the distance firing their rifles. The engraving is printed on off-white paper.


Abraham Lincoln Engraved Portrait, Anthony Berger Feb 2023

Abraham Lincoln Engraved Portrait, Anthony Berger

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The steel engraving features a bust image of Abraham Lincoln dressed in a suit and tie. The engraving was enclosed in a brown wooden frame but was removed for preservation. (The image is similar to the Ostendorf-91 Lincoln Portrait.)


Battle Of Fair Oaks, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Battle Of Fair Oaks, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of Fair Oaks. Several men are shown on horseback and a wagon stands in the midst of the fight. The engraving is printed in black in on off-white paper and appears to have been removed from a bound volume.


Your Friend Henry Clay Engraving, Charles Fenderich, Frederick W. Halpin Feb 2023

Your Friend Henry Clay Engraving, Charles Fenderich, Frederick W. Halpin

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The print is a steel engraving of a portrait of Henry Clay from the waist up. The subject is seated and looking to his proper right. The image is printed in black in on white paper.


Battle Of Mill Creek, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Battle Of Mill Creek, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white steel engraving features a scene from the Battle of Mill Springs. Soldiers are shown fighting in a smoky, wooded area. The engraving is printed on off-white paper with black ink. It appears to have been torn from a bound volume (possibly Everett A. Duyckinck's History of the War for the Union: Civil, Military and Naval).


Charge On The Battery, A. Will, Oliver Pelton Feb 2023

Charge On The Battery, A. Will, Oliver Pelton

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The black and white engraving depicts a battle scene. Soldiers armed with rifles charge a cloudy/smoky battlefield. The image is printed on off-white paper with black ink and appears to have been removed from a bound volume.


Engraved Portrait Of Stephen A. Douglas, William G. Jackman Feb 2023

Engraved Portrait Of Stephen A. Douglas, William G. Jackman

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The black and white engraving features a vignette portrait of Stephen A. Douglas from the chest up. It is printed with black ink on off-white paper that shows signs of foxing. The print appears to have been removed from a bound volume, John S. C. Abbott's The History of the Civil War in America.


Capture Of Fort Donelson, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Capture Of Fort Donelson, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white steel engraving features a scene from the Battle of Fort Donelson. The scene is filled with men holding flags and weapons. Several are injured or have perished. The engraving is printed on off-white paper.


Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing Of The Troops, Johnson And Miles, Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing Of The Troops, Johnson And Miles, Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white steel engraving features a scene from the Battle of Roanoke Island. The scene takes place on water with several boats making up the foreground and background. Seamen can be seen on each boat. The engraving is printed on white paper with black ink.


Battle Of Williamsburg, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel Feb 2023

Battle Of Williamsburg, Johnson, Fry And Co., Alonzo Chappel

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The black and white engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of Williamsburg. several soldiers are shown fighting, while others lie fallen on the grown. Some soldiers are shown carrying wounded men. Smoke fills the background of the image. The engraving is printed on off-white paper with black ink and appears to have been removed from a bound volume (possibly from Everett A. Duyckinck's History of the War for the Union: Civil, Military and Naval).