7th Illinois Infantry Reg. Volunteer Color Guard & Henry rifles Mathew brady

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7th Illinois Infantry Reg. Volunteer Color Guard & Henry rifles Mathew brady:
$1000110.00

Here it is ! TheFamous image, the one from all the history books . that image every civil war enthusiast has seen a million times . .. we found one! a real one. what you are seeing in these ad photos is our (7 x 9.5 inch approx.) , Authentic, Original Piece captured by the legendary Civil War photographer Mathew Brady, created circa1865!!!! (((not a reprint))) a real brady . this photo features members of The 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry color guard, alongside their iconic Henry rifles.

Let it's stained and tattered mass,

Tell the story of the terror and the glory of the Battle of the Allatoona Pass.”

—Sgt. Maj. Flint, 7th Ill. Inf.

The Men Behind the Rifles:

These men and their rifles were pivotal to the outcome of the Civil War. Whenever discussions turn to the Civil War and the Henry lever-action repeating rifle—with its impressive 16 rounds of .44 caliber rimfire—this image takes getsparadedout . The rifles provided a firepower advantage that altered the course of many Union Army campaigns. Fewer than 10,000 of these rifles were issued to or purchased by soldiers during the war. Known as the “rifle you load on Sunday and shoot all week,” it was undeniably a game-changer. These brave soldiers are no less famous and remarkable than the rifles themselves. The 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry played a crucial role in many battles. There are over 200 bullet holes in the Flag behind the men in the photo. These were brave men who truly changed the outcome of the war. The 7th was present and vital on all these occasions:

Battle of Belmont (November 7, 1861)
Battle of Fort Donelson (February 11-16, 1862)
Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862)
Siege of Corinth (April 29 - May 30, 1862)
Battle of Hatchie’s Bridge (October 5, 1862)
Battle of Port Gibson (May 1, 1863)
Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 - July 4, 1863)
Battle of Allatoona Pass (October 5, 1864)
Sherman’s March to the Sea (November 15 - December 21, 1864)

There are rumors that the following places possess their own first-hand copy of the photo just like ours and a record of all the men's names. However, communication with these institutions has not been quick , easy or very fruitful : the Smithsonian, the Historical Site of Allatoona Pass, and the Illinois State Military Museum.

The names of most of the men remain a mystery to the general public . but Some names are written on the back of THIS Photo. when the mounting paper was cut to proper size , it cleaved through the names. Wear and tear have made the remaining text difficult to read. but With a magnifying glass, research, and patience, you might be able to contribute information to history...

Provenance: The J.W. Fisher CDV

We are including a CDV of the photo's believed first owner. we discovered the7th Illinois Volunteer Infantryphoto stored with the personal possessions of John Wesley Fisher (J.W. Fisher) . after much research we found there was a john w. fisher in the 7th .showing a possible shared history between these soldiers. John W Fisher’s documented service is in Company H of the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Historians believe the photo only depicts members of Company I of the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry,Not Company H, so he may not be in the group photo. He may have only acquired the photo because his friend(s) were in it.

Notes to the Future Buyer: Safeguarding History

As you know, it's a fragile and important photo. We’ve taken the liberty of having it encased in a high-quality, half-inch thick Lucite acrylic frame. This archival-grade material is acid-free and PVC-free, ensuring the photo's safety for the time being. While the current case offers excellent temporary protection, for a truly long-term display and preservation solution, you should acquire an even more substantial permanent housing. There are fantastic, permanent mounting options available; consulting a professional art conservator is highly recommended. They can advise you on the ideal way to showcase and safeguard your treasure . As its new custodian, we hope you contribute to its preservation. It will be your responsibility to see this relic survives its time in your care. Please, take this responsibility seriously.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Also, note: We will be selling more of J.W. Fisher's personal property here on over time . his artwork, family photos , tin types of J.W.F in uniform . lots of well preserved antiques. so bookmark us if you wish to see more of our treasure in the future .