Capturing life in the face of death, these documentary photographs show individual soldiers forever changed by the American Civil War.

In 1861, the lives of many American families were torn apart as young boys, sons, fathers, husbands, lovers, and friends left for the battlefield. Along with wartime photography creating a valuable historical record, the newly developed camera gave the families back home a visual link to their loved ones in the field. Follow along as we step back in time with these civil war portraits offered in the April Estate Auction. This auction will go live on Thursday, April 13th at 9am. Pre-bidding is now available.

April Estate Auction
April 13th at 9am EDT