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[ U.S. Signal Corp. barometer, made by L. Casella, London, England]

[ U.S. Signal Corp. barometer, made by L. Casella, London, England]

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

[Albert J. Myer, U.S. Army Signal Corps officer, full-length portrait, facing front, standing under canopy in front of a tent, with one hand on ridge pole, with two men, one sitting on the left and the other sitting on the right]

[Albert J. Myer, U.S. Army Signal Corps officer, full-length portrait,...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Albert James Myer, 1829-1880 - Early photography, Public domain image

Albert James Myer, 1829-1880 - Early photography, Public domain image

Half lgth., seated, facing slightly left. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Photograph by Hinton's Gallery, no. 102 Camp Street, corner Poydras. Caption car... More

Station & observation - summit of Pikes Peak]

Station & observation - summit of Pikes Peak]

Photograph shows Albert James Myer, holding binoculars, and another man standing outside a stone observation station on Pikes Peak, Colorado.

[Albert J. Myer, U.S. Army Signal Corps officer, full-length portrait, facing slightly left, holding sword, sitting under canopy in front of a tent with two men, one sitting on the left and the other standing, holding the ridge pole]

[Albert J. Myer, U.S. Army Signal Corps officer, full-length portrait,...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

[Sketch of U.S. Army Signal Corps observation and signal tower]

[Sketch of U.S. Army Signal Corps observation and signal tower]

Printed on verso: Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph Artists, 299 1/2 Washington St., Boston.

[Prof. Thaddeus Lowe's "Balloon Camp" at Gaines Mill, Virginia, May 1862: balloon in backgrd. across field; horsemen in foregrd.]

[Prof. Thaddeus Lowe's "Balloon Camp" at Gaines Mill, Virginia, May 18...

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Civil War Signal Corps; Civil War Camps G-M-; Civil War Balloons; BI; Shelf.

[Prof. Thaddeus Lowe's "Balloon Camp" at Gaines Mill, Virginia, May 1862: Lowe prepares to ascend; soldiers crowded around car of balloon]

[Prof. Thaddeus Lowe's "Balloon Camp" at Gaines Mill, Virginia, May 18...

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: CW Signal Corps; CW Camps G-M-; CW Balloons; BI; Shelf.

Centennial grounds looking ... - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Centennial grounds looking ... - Public domain albumen print photogrpa...

Photograph shows aerial view of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition grounds. In lower left corner are wagons and a pole flying signal flags.

Brig. General Albert J. Myer, Chief Signal Officer, USA Brady, Washington, D.C

Brig. General Albert J. Myer, Chief Signal Officer, USA Brady, Washing...

Photograph shows Brig. General Albert J. Myer, three-quarter length portrait, in uniform.

[Brig. General Albert J. Myer, half-length portrait, seated, facing right, holding sword] / Brady.

[Brig. General Albert J. Myer, half-length portrait, seated, facing ri...

Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description