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Great Civil War Confederate CDV of Abram B. Reading Co. A, 21st Mississippi Inf. Backmark of Herrick & Dunn/ Palace of Art/ Vi...
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Great Civil War Confederate CDV of Abram B. Reading Co. A, 21st Mississippi Inf. Backmark of Herrick & Dunn/ Palace of Art/ Vicksburg, Miss". Wears coarse gray shell jacket and matching trousers with a dark seam welt. Rather narrow brim slouch hat with side turned up, knee high boots. Revolver in holster at his waist. Reading was from an affluent Vicksburg family and his father, Cornelius A. Reading owned a foundry that produced 45 bronze gun tubes for the Confederacy during the war. Reading enlisted in the 21st Miss. On May 15, 1861 and on June 29, 1862, at the Battle of Savage Station he was mortally wounded, dying five days later. When the 21st Miss. surrendered at Appomattox, only four officers and 44 men were present. Very fine quality, perfect condition. An exceptionally nice Confederate image with great history.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
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