J Gardner KIA 47th PA Infantry Civil War Soldier 1860s CDV Photo Mourning ID’d wedding though note that I have

though note that I have never attempted to clean

Here is an interesting display of three ambrotypes behind an original

He was known for his association with Ottmar Mergenthaler and the manufacturing of his linotype machine

becoming a widow in 1855

and with noted lawyer John Glenn

J Gardner KIA 47th PA Infantry Civil War Soldier 1860s CDV Photo Mourning ID’d wedding though note that I haveTwo original CDVs of Jasper B. Gardner and his wife Mary wearing her mourning dress.. both images are identified. Jasper enlisted September 2,1861, and was a private in 47th PA Infantry, Co. C. He was killed Oct 19,1864 at Cedar Creek, Virginia. He was the son of Champlin and Eunice Gardner. On the back of the CDVs is written, "Jasper Gardner, son of Champlin" and "Wife of Jasper Gardner, Mary". It's probable that Mary was dressed in mourning for