1890s CABINET CARD PHOTO Of ID’d CIVIL WAR VETERAN W/GAR Medal & DACHSHUND DOG
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:14236543 | Date of Creation: 1890-1899 |
| Original/Reprint: Original Print | Photo Type: Cabinet Photo |
This listing is for a great antique circa 1890s vintage cabinet card photograph of an identified Civil War veteran wearing his G.A.R. medal and holding his dachshund. His name is written on the back, as well as the date of February 28th, 1892.
From a little research I believe he is James Shannon Margerum who was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on 6/22/1838. His Civil War record shows that he enlisted in August 1862 in the Independent Patton Cavalry of the Ringgol...d Battalion, which afterward became Company F of the 22nd Cavalry. He was appointed Brevet Lieutenant, a position he held until the rank was abolished. He served as company artificer and participated in most of 46 battles and minor engagements of his regiment, was twice wounded, though not seriously, and twice fell into the hands of the enemy but succeeded in escaping on both occasions.
The card measures approximately 4-1/4” x 6-3/8”. The photographer is listed as Porter in Washington, Pennsylvania . This is one of several images I am listing today. I will happily combine shipping for winning bidders.
Please see scans for condition.
Check out my other auctions for more authentic antique and vintage items.
Buyer to pay $3.75 for First Class shipping and handling anywhere in the US. Thank you and good luck!
From a little research I believe he is James Shannon Margerum who was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on 6/22/1838. His Civil War record shows that he enlisted in August 1862 in the Independent Patton Cavalry of the Ringgol...d Battalion, which afterward became Company F of the 22nd Cavalry. He was appointed Brevet Lieutenant, a position he held until the rank was abolished. He served as company artificer and participated in most of 46 battles and minor engagements of his regiment, was twice wounded, though not seriously, and twice fell into the hands of the enemy but succeeded in escaping on both occasions.
The card measures approximately 4-1/4” x 6-3/8”. The photographer is listed as Porter in Washington, Pennsylvania . This is one of several images I am listing today. I will happily combine shipping for winning bidders.
Please see scans for condition.
Check out my other auctions for more authentic antique and vintage items.
Buyer to pay $3.75 for First Class shipping and handling anywhere in the US. Thank you and good luck!
