Slaves Partying In Senator Barnwell's Home, Beaufort, S.C.

Authentic, original woodcut engraving with a very detailed scene of slaves celebrating in the Beaufort, South Carolina parlor of their master, Senator Robert W. Barnwell. This illustration was published in 1862 in Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Scene In The Parlor Of Mr. Barnwell's House At Beaufort, South Carolina. Note the "Dixie's Land" sheet music on the piano is upside down. Sketched By Our Special Artist. Although this particular engraving is undated, it definitely appeared on the front page of the January 18, 1862 issue of Harper's...  

Engraving, Feeding The Negro Children at Beaufort, S.C.

Authentic, original woodcut engraving, that was published in Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Feeding The Negro Children Under Charge of the Military Authorities at Hilton Head, S.C. Although this particular illustration is undated, it was definitely published in the June 14, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly which is easily backed up by internet research. 10 1/2 x 7 1/2. Very fine condition.

This is an authentic 1862 steel engraving that was originally found in the famous Harper's Weekly Illustrated newspaper published in New York. When I buy large...  

Harper's Weekly, August 2, 1862

Journal Of Civilization. With great illustrated mast head. New York, Saturday, August 2, 1862. 16 pages, profusely illustrated with woodcut engravings from some of America's best illustrators. 11 x 15 1/2. Front page illustration titled, "Cutting The Canal Opposite Vicksburg- Sketched by Mr. Theodore R. Davis. Other illustrations: The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The City of Huntsville, Alabama. The Battle Before Richmond, Ayre's Artillery, Smith's Division, Keeping the Rebels in Check at White Oak Swamp. Portraits of General A. Dix, and General...  

Portrait, Edward Everett

United States Congressman and Senator

United States Secretary of State

Governor of Massachusetts

He gave the keynote speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863

(1794-1865) Famous orator and statesman. He made many famous speeches for the Union cause, the best known being his 2 hour oration preceding President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. During his very distinguished career he served as U.S. Congressman,...  

Portrait, Edwin M. Stanton

Union Secretary of War under President Lincoln during the Civil War

(1814-1869) Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he studied law at Kenyon College, and after graduation practiced law, and held various minor public offices. Stanton was one of the attorneys who defended Congressman Daniel E. Sickles, in his famous 1859 murder trial in Washington, D.C. Sickles murdered U.S. Attorney, Philip Barton Key, who was the son of Francis Scott Key, writer of The Star-Spangled Banner. Sickles shot and killed Key in broad daylight, in Lafayette Square, right...  

General Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of Antietam

13 1/2 x 11 1/2, full color print, titled "Jackson at Antietam." [The Confederate name for this Maryland battle was Sharpsburg]. General Thomas J. Jackson can be seen on horseback on a rising slope of ground at the upper center of this view in the middle of the battle action. Executed from the original painting by Mort Kunstler. Printed on high quality stock, with vivid colors, this historic calendar print would look great framed in your office or den. It also could be used as part of a Civil War display. Very desirable.

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The Battle of Civil War Ironclads; The Monitor vs The Merrimac

The first battle between ironclad warships in American military history!

13 1/4 x 11, full color print, titled "U.S.S. Monitor vs. C.S.S. Virginia." [The Confederate ironclad "Virginia" was known as the "Merrimac" in the North]. Executed from the original painting by Mort Kunstler. Printed on high quality stock, with vivid colors, this historic calendar print would look great framed in your office or den. It also could be used as part of a Civil War naval display. Very desirable.

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President Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address

13 1/4 x 11 1/4, full color print, titled "The Gettysburg Address." President Lincoln is the central theme of this superb illustration. He is standing tall and erect at the center of this view with a large American flag waving above his head. Seated to his left are Statesman Edward Everett, famous for his 2 hour oration given at Gettysburg before President Lincoln delivered his immortal address, and next to him is U.S. Secretary of State, William H. Seward. Executed from the original painting by Mort Kunstler. Printed on quality stock, with...  

Who Are The Nig (n word) Worshippers?

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the October 18, 1863, issue of Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Who Are The Nigger Worshippers? 7 x 5 1/2. Harper's Weekly, and the date are printed in the margin. Excellent slave related content.  

General Joseph Hooker

Authentic 1863 dated engraving of Major General "Fightin' Joe" Hooker. Full standing view in uniform with rank of major general with sword. Printed facsimile signature below his portrait which was painted by Alonzo Chappel, and executed from the likeness of the latest photograph of Hooker from life. Johnson, Fry & Co., Publishers, New York. Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1863, Johnson, Fry & Co. in the clerk's office of the district court of the southern district of N.Y. 8 x 10 1/4.

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General Philip H. Sheridan

Antique portrait engraving of General "Fightin' Phil" Sheridan in uniform with rank of major general. Engraved by A.H. Ritchie. Printed name and rank below the portrait, "Maj. Gen. P.H. Sheridan." 6 1/8 x 9 1/2.

General Philip H. Sheridan: (1831-88) A prominent Civil War commander, he graduated in the West Point class of 1853. Appointed brigadier general of volunteers, on September 13, 1862, and major general, on March 16, 1863. He fought in the battles of Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, the Chattanooga campaign,...  

Abe Lincoln Rally Round The Flag Boys

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that has been hand tinted in color and was published in the October 1, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly. Full double page centerfold illustration. 15 1/2 x 22. President Abraham Lincoln is the central figure in this patriotic scene as he holds a wooden flag pole with a large waving American flag. He is surrounded by Union soldiers and sailors with a ship's mast visible in the background. A sailor standing next to Lincoln brandishes his sword above his head. A soldier at left is in the charge position with his musket and...