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Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

Stereograph showing four men amidst the debris of the outer wall of Fort Sumter as a result of the bombardment from August 17 to September 23, 1863. Also showing chevaux-de-frise for protection against assault.... More

View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), showing the debris, shot and shell

View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), showing the debris, shot and shell

Stereograph showing a man seated on rocks amidst the debris of outer wall a result of bombardment from August 17 to September 23, 1863. Also showing chevaux-de-frise for protection against assault. No. 3050. Pa... More

Chevaux-de-Frise in front of the Rebel Works at Petersburgh (i.e. Petersburg), Virginia

Chevaux-de-Frise in front of the Rebel Works at Petersburgh (i.e. Pete...

Stereograph showing a barricade composed of long wooden spikes attached to a wooden frame placed by Confederate soldiers in front of parapets. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Capti... More

View from the breastworks of Fort Sedgwick, called by the rebel soldiers "Fort Hell"

View from the breastworks of Fort Sedgwick, called by the rebel soldie...

Stereograph showing long wooden spikes, chevaux-de-frise, extending from the fortifications of Fort Sedgwick, Petersburg, Virginia.

Ditch and "Cheavaux de frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the Rebel soldiers "Fort Hell"

Ditch and "Cheavaux de frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, cal...

Stereograph showing water-filled ditch and the chevaux-de-frise in front of Fort Sedgwick, Petersburg, Va. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Caption continues: This view was taken th... More

Rebel fortifications, north side of the city, Atlanta, Ga.

Rebel fortifications, north side of the city, Atlanta, Ga.

Stereograph showing a line of chevaux-de-frise in the foreground, and Confederate fortifications in the background. No. 3580, part of series: War Views. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic Histo... More

View of large rebel fort east of W. & A. R.R. Potter's House in the right background, Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 1864

View of large rebel fort east of W. & A. R.R. Potter's House in the ri...

Photograph shows war damaged chevaux-de-frise in a former Confederate fort near the Western & Atlantic railroad. Inscribed on item: 110. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Outside view, Fort Sumter, Confederate States of America.

Outside view, Fort Sumter, Confederate States of America.

Photograph shows two men seated on rocks amidst the debris of the south western exterior of Fort Sumter. One man leans on a cannon below the chevaux-de-frise. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3049. Forms ... More

View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter). On the parapet, overlooking the harbor

View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter). On the parapet, overlooking the ha...

Stereograph showing abandoned artillery, gabions, and chevaux-de-frise on parapet of Fort Sumter. No. 3057. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright 1865 by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co... More

A parapet of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

A parapet of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

Stereograph showing abandoned artillery, gabions, and chevaux-de-frise on parapet of Fort Sumter. No. 342, part of series: War Views. Copyright 1865 by John P. Soule. Attributed to George N. Barnard, based on ... More

View along the rebel line just east of the Western & Atlantic R.R., Potter's house in the middle ground, Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 1864

View along the rebel line just east of the Western & Atlantic R.R., Po...

Photograph shows Confederate fortifications and chevaux-de-frise. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3642. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Ditch and "Cheavaux de frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the Rebel soldiers "Fort Hell"

Ditch and "Cheavaux de frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, cal...

Stereograph showing water-filled ditch and the chevaux-de-frise in front of Fort Sedgwick, Petersburg, Va. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Caption continues: This view was taken th... More

Outside view, Fort Sumter, as seen from Morris Id

Outside view, Fort Sumter, as seen from Morris Id

Photograph shows debris among the rocks below the chevaux-de-frise on the exterior of Fort Sumter as seen from nearby Morris Island. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Chevaux-de-Frise in front of the Rebel Works at Petersburgh (i.e. Petersburg), Virginia

Chevaux-de-Frise in front of the Rebel Works at Petersburgh (i.e. Pete...

Stereograph showing a soldier standing next to the defensive fortification composed of wooden spikes attached to a frame in front of a Confederate fort. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic Histo... More

View from the parapet of the rebel works in front of Petersburgh (i.e. Petersburg), Virginia, showing gabions, bombproofs, "chevaux de frise" and rifle pits in the distance

View from the parapet of the rebel works in front of Petersburgh (i.e....

Stereograph showing various fortifications inside the Confederate fort near Elliott's salient and Petersburg, Va. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright 1865 by E. & H.T. Anthon... More

Outside view of Fort Sumter, March, 1865. Foot of slope on southwestern front, looking S.E.

Outside view of Fort Sumter, March, 1865. Foot of slope on southwester...

Photograph shows two men seated on rocks amidst the debris of exterior of Fort Sumter. One man leans on a cannon. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3049. Variant view in LOT 4166-C. Forms part of: Visual m... More

Fort McAllister, Ga. soon after it had been carried(?) by assault, Dec., 1864 from western glacis, showing ditch of the land front

Fort McAllister, Ga. soon after it had been carried(?) by assault, Dec...

Photograph shows a chevaux-de-frise in a ditch at Fort McAllister, near Savannah, Georgia. Original negative for this print: LC-B811-4001. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Sebastobol from the 26 gun battery on the extreme right of French attack / W. Simpson del.

Sebastobol from the 26 gun battery on the extreme right of French atta...

Print shows soldiers digging trenches in the snow, and distant view of Sevastopolʹ, during winter. Plate in: The seat of war in the east : Dedicated by permission to Her most gracious Majesty the Queen / Willi... More

Facing the scars of war - Egypt

Facing the scars of war - Egypt

Photograph shows Indo-Chinese labor groups reclaiming French land from trench warfare by filling in a line of trenches. They work near remaining "chevaux-de-frise". Caption label from exhibit "World War I ...":... More

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) light house, broken gun, &c

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) light h...

Stereograph showing debris among the rocks below the beacon and chevaux-de-frise on the exterior of Fort Sumter. No. 349, part of series: War Views. Attributed to George N. Barnard, based on LOT 13461, no. 32.... More

The great 10,000 mile wall China

The great 10,000 mile wall China

No. 15348. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Virginia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of large rebel fort east of W. & A. R.R. Potter's House in right background, Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 1864

View of large rebel fort east of W. & A. R.R. Potter's House in right ...

Photograph shows a group of soldiers standing near a war damaged chevaux-de-frise in a former Confederate fort near the Western & Atlantic railroad. Wagon at left is possibly photographer's darkroom. Original ... More

Rebel fortifications, north side of the city, Atlanta, Ga.

Rebel fortifications, north side of the city, Atlanta, Ga.

Stereograph showing a line of chevaux-de-frise in the foreground, and Confederate fortifications in the background. No. 3580, part of series: War Views. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic Histo... More

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) broken guns, shot, shell, & c.

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) broken ...

Stereograph showing two men seated on rocks amidst the debris of the south western exterior of Fort Sumter. One man leans on a damaged cannon below the chevaux-de-frise. No. 346, part of series: War Views. Cop... More

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) broken guns, shot, shell, & c.

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) broken ...

Stereograph showing two men seated on rocks amidst the debris of the south western exterior of Fort Sumter. One man leans on a damaged cannon below the chevaux-de-frise. No. 346, part of series: War Views. Cop... More

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) light house, broken gun, &c

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) light h...

Stereograph showing debris among the rocks below the beacon and chevaux-de-frise on the exterior of Fort Sumter. No. 349, part of series: War Views. Attributed to George N. Barnard, based on LOT 13461, no. 32.... More

Outside view, Fort Sumter, as seen from Morris Id

Outside view, Fort Sumter, as seen from Morris Id

Photograph shows debris among the rocks below the chevaux-de-frise on the exterior of Fort Sumter as seen from nearby Morris Island. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

Stereograph showing four men amidst the debris of the outer wall of Fort Sumter as a result of the bombardment from August 17 to September 23, 1863. Also showing chevaux-de-frise for protection against assault.... More

Interior of the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers "Fort Damnation", showing gabions, "chevaux de frise", &c

Interior of the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers "Fort Damnat...

Stereograph showing various types of fortifications including earthworks, gabions, sandbags, logs, and chevaux-de-frise in Fort Mahone, Petersburg, Va. No. 3219, part of series: War Views. Part of series: The W... More

View along the rebel line just east of the Western & Atlantic R.R., Potter's house in the middle ground, Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 1864

View along the rebel line just east of the Western & Atlantic R.R., Po...

Photograph shows Confederate fortifications and chevaux-de-frise. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3642. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Ditch and "Cheavaux de Frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the rebel soldiers "Fort Hell"

Ditch and "Cheavaux de Frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, cal...

Stereograph showing a water-filled ditch and chevaux-de-frise among the fortifications in front of Fort Sedgwick, Petersburg, Virginia. No. 3215, part of series: War Views. Part of series: The War for the Union... More

Ditch and "Cheavaux de Frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the rebel soldiers "Fort Hell"

Ditch and "Cheavaux de Frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, cal...

Stereograph showing a water-filled ditch and chevaux-de-frise among the fortifications in front of Fort Sedgwick, Petersburg, Virginia. No. 3215, part of series: War Views. Part of series: The War for the Union... More

Fort McAllister, Ga. soon after it had been carried(?) by assault, Dec., 1864 from western glacis, showing ditch of the land front

Fort McAllister, Ga. soon after it had been carried(?) by assault, Dec...

Photograph shows a chevaux-de-frise in a ditch at Fort McAllister, near Savannah, Georgia. Original negative for this print: LC-B811-4001. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Interior of the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers "Fort Damnation", showing gabions, "chevaux de frise", &c

Interior of the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers "Fort Damnat...

Stereograph showing various types of fortifications including earthworks, gabions, sandbags, logs, and chevaux-de-frise in Fort Mahone, Petersburg, Va. No. 3219, part of series: War Views. Part of series: The W... More

A parapet of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

A parapet of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island

Stereograph showing abandoned artillery, gabions, and chevaux-de-frise on parapet of Fort Sumter. No. 342, part of series: War Views. Copyright 1865 by John P. Soule. Attributed to George N. Barnard, based on ... More

Outside view of Fort Sumter, March, 1865. Foot of slope on southwestern front, looking S.E.

Outside view of Fort Sumter, March, 1865. Foot of slope on southwester...

Photograph shows two men seated on rocks amidst the debris of exterior of Fort Sumter. One man leans on a cannon. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3049. Variant view in LOT 4166-C. Forms part of: Visual m... More

Cheveaux de-frize, large joints or beams, stuck full of wooden pins, armed with iron, to stop breaches, or to secure a passage of a camp against the enemy's cavalry

Cheveaux de-frize, large joints or beams, stuck full of wooden pins, a...

Print shows a wooden barricade for defending against a cavalry charge. Illus. in: A new military, historical, and explanatory dictionary ... / Thomas Simes. Philadelphia : Sold by Humphreys, Bell, and Aitken, ... More

Facing the scars of war - Egypt

Facing the scars of war - Egypt

Photograph shows Indo-Chinese labor groups reclaiming French land from trench warfare by filling in a line of trenches. They work near remaining "chevaux-de-frise". Caption label from exhibit "World War I ...":... More

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) broken guns, shot, shell, & c.

Sea face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), shewing (i.e. showing) broken ...

Stereograph showing two men seated on rocks amidst the debris of the south western exterior of Fort Sumter. One man leans on a damaged cannon below the chevaux-de-frise. No. 346, part of series: War Views. Cop... More