Original CDV Photograph of Lt. Gibb, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry (SOLD)

This is another nice piece being offered, it is a Civil War CDV photograph of Lieutenant Alexander Gibb of the 148^th Pennsylvania Volunteers. It is a full-standing view in his officer’s frock coat with his kepi resting on the chair beside him. The studio has a patriotic background with tents and cannons.

The backmark is “John Holyland, / Photographic Gallery, / No. 250 Pennsylvania Avenue, / Washington, D.C.”. Holyland was a famous photographer taking photographs of the thousands of soldiers passing through and stationed in Washington.

The 148^th Pennsylvania participated in many battles and is one of “Fox’s Fighting 200”. They took heavy losses at both Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Gibb’s name can be found on the 148^th plaque on the Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg (see pictures). At Gettysburg and Chancellorsville he was still a sergeant. 

The photograph is very clear. The card has clipped corners for an album and there is a tiny spot missing on the top center. Images from the 148^th Pennsylvania are always being sought out. It comes with his records from the Historical Data System and there is a picture of him as a civilian after the war.