The Stereoview depicts a deceased Confederate soldier lying spread eagle in a trench associated with the series of bombproof fortifications known to Confederate soldiers as "Fort Mahone" and to the Union troops (who suffered significant casualties storming these fortifications) as "Fort Damnation". At the foreground right there is a Cheval de frise - a common type of fortification used during the American Civil War made of spiked wooden poles. The Photographs are mounted on a flat, square cornered, yellow card mount with affixed Anthony label on the back which includes the title of the View and the publisher's slug. The mount measures approx. 7" by 3 1/2".
This rare, Civil War Stereoview Photograph is in very good condition. The images themselves are clean and crisp and exhibit sharp focus, strong contrast and good tonality. The card mount, however, is edge worn and soiled and there are a number of ink scribbles on the reverse as can be seen in the scans below.
A very rare and original, 1860's Mathew Brady Civil War Stereo View Photograph published by E & H T Anthony and a fantastic addition to any collection!!