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Up for sale is a rare documented piece of civil war history! The soldier-carried Photo album of George M Joslyn.
A lawyer from lancing Iowa, who served in the Civil War. The album includes detailed family portraits and hand written provenance detailing its journey back to his family.
This is a one-of-a-kind primary historical archive belonging to George M. Joslyn, a lawyer from Lansing, Iowa. This album is not just a collection of photos; the interior inscription explicitly states it was "taken to war" by Joslyn during his service with the 1st Iowa Cavalry. He tragically died in Little Rock, Arkansas, on July 13, 1864, and the album was later returned to his family.
Key Features & Provenance:
Wartime History: Documented as carried into the Civil War by a Union soldier.
Complete Family Archive: Includes identified portraits of George Joslyn, his wife, his sister Amanda Goff, and his son Melvin (tracked from infancy to age 18).
Identified Local Figures: Features prominent 1860s Lansing, IA, citizens including H.O. Dayton and Rev. B. Holcomb.
Authentic 1860s Photography: A rich mix of Cartes de Visite and Tintypes with original "T.W. Townsend" photographer backmarks.
Museum-Quality Documentation: The handwritten provenance detailing the album's journey from the battlefield to Massachusetts and back to Iowa is exceptionally rare.
Condition:
Authentic antique condition with a leather binding and clear, legible handwriting. Some expected shelf wear and foxing to the pages, adding to its 160-year-old character.
