American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

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Lot 325

[CIVIL WAR]. The Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia . New York: E. Anthony. [ With: ] CDV of Elmer Ellsworth.

Lot 325

[CIVIL WAR]. The Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia. New York: E. Anthony. [With:] CDV of Elmer Ellsworth.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $500 - $700

Estimate$500 – $700

Status

Closed

[CIVIL WAR]. The Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia. New York: E. Anthony. [With:] CDV of Elmer Ellsworth.

6 x 6 in. albumen photograph on heavily trimmed 7 5/8 x 6 5/8 in. cardstock mount with printed title and publication information.

A view capturing a group of men, possibly soldiers as they appear to be dressed in uniform, looking at the Marshall House. Several other individuals can be seen entering and exiting the establishment. Subjects of varying ages are congregating near the entrance and a young male subject, possibly African American, is seated on one of the steps.

[With:] CDV of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth. Uncredited. With penciled inscription on verso that is difficult to discern, but appears to reference a "Wm. H. Warner" and Philadelphia.

The Marshall House was the site of what is often considered the first Union casualty of the Civil War. In May of 1861, Colonel Elmer Ellsworth traveled across the Potomac River and entered the Marshall House to remove a large Confederate flag, which was reportedly visible from the White House, flying atop the inn. Ellsworth was shot dead by the innkeeper on the way down the stairs from the roof. His story inspired patriotism across the Union and his name became a rallying cry, with some regiments even calling themselves "Ellsworth's Avengers."

Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Marshall House photograph: very good tonality, toning, occasional spotting, few stains. Mount heavily trimmed, with few some creasing near lower margin, toning, staining throughout.

Ellsworth CDV: fading to print, light soiling. Mount and print trimmed along top edge.

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Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

katiehorstman@freemansauction.com 513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

[CIVIL WAR]. The Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia. New York: E. Anthony. [With:] CDV of Elmer Ellsworth.

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