Group of nine early photographs including Civil War interest. Includes 1 Matthew Brady CDV of Abraham Lincoln with Brady backstamp;  1 Civil War era CDV of US Navy Admiral Gustavus Scott; 1 framed post Civil War oval salt print portrait identified en verso as A.L. Bedell, 16th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry (this name not found in unit records); 1 town view CDV with backstamp for photographer R.F. Battels, Akron, Ohio; 4 CDVs of unidentified men in military uniforms and 1 CDV of an unidentified man in fraternal order regalia. All approximately 4 in. H x 2 1/2 in. W. and unframed except for Bedell portrait. Third quarter 19th century.

Abrasions to Lincoln CDV at upper left corner, separation to layers. Separation to layers on Akron town view. Wear and clipped corners to Admiral Scott CDV. Other photographs with general light handling wear. 

Private Nashville collection.