African American Civil War Veterans, Plus

Pricing & History
Lot of 5, including (clockwise from upper left):8 x 10 in. mounted photograph of older African American gentleman seated in front of a paymaster's tent, flanked by two young soldiers.Real photo postcard of an African American man in a heavy wool coat.Mounted photograph of a gray-bearded African American man, placed in a patriotic sleeve featuring a service flag and ink identified Billy Sewell.6.5 x 8.75 in. mounted photograph of an African American veteran wearing a GAR badge (?) and Iowa ribbon.5 x 8.375 in. mounted photograph by Miller Studio, Peoria, Illinois, of an African American man wearing a Masonic uniform, displaying a sword with a knight's helmet pommel.Condition:Refer to zoom photographs. Service flag sleeve with tears.Provenance:Dr. John W. Ravage Collection of African American Photography