[Civil War]. A group of 18 CDVs of Civil War officers and soldiers from New York Regiments, including Duryee.

18 CDVs showing Civil War soldiers, most representing New York regiments. The lot contains a combination of CDVs on period cardstock mounts with photographer's imprint on recto or verso, and CDVs affixed to what appear to be later cardstock mounts.

Identified subjects and ranks (when noted) include:

CDV of Abram Duryee, 5th New York Volunteers, "Duryee's Zouaves." New York: E. Anthony (Brady negative). Duryee raised the hard fighting 5th NY and briefly led a division while being wounded five times. -- CDV of Locke W. Winchester, Quartermaster, 7th New York State Militia. Uncredited, hand-colored portrait. -- CDVs of Lieutenant Joseph Marsh Stanford, 38th New Jersey Volunteers, and his wife Margaret Elizabeth Stanford. Both uncredited. -- CDV, unidentified New York Militia officer. New York: Rintoul & Rockwood. -- CDV, standing soldier. Brooklyn: Sherman. -- 3 CDVs of possible members of the Veteran Reserve Corps credited to Brady (New York), Stimpson (Boston), and Chrisler & Quayle (Albany). -- 9 CDVs of soldiers representing the 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, and possibly 47th New York Infantries (based on insignia visible on hats). Includes portraits credited to Brady (Washington), Brill (New York), Winslow (New York), Stevenson (Brooklyn).

Together, 18 CDVs. Images in varying conditions though most feature some toning and occasional soiling, with wear to mount edges and corners.

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[Civil War]. A group of 18 CDVs of Civil War officers and soldiers from New York Regiments, including Duryee.

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