American Civil War: Taken on battlefield of Antietam Oct. 18 [... ] 1.Geo. H. Bangs, 2

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American Civil War: Taken on battlefield of Antietam Oct. 18 [... ] 1.Geo. H. Bangs, 2

American Civil War: Taken on battlefield of Antietam Oct. 18 [...] 1.Geo. H. Bangs, 2. Wm. B. Moore, Private Secy of [...] 3. Allan Pinkerton, 4. John C. Babcock, 5. A. K. Littlefield, group at Secret Service headquarters at Antietam, Maryland standing in front of a tent. Hand written numbers under each of the five men correspond to a list on the verso. Photo, albumen print, By Alexander Gardner, 1821 1882, Scottish photographer who emigrated to the United States in 1856. From Gardner Photographic Art Gallery, Seventh Street, Washington

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1821 1856 1882 Albumen Alexander Allan American Civil War Antietam Battlefield Correspond Emigrated Front Gallery Gardner Group Hand Headquarters John List Maryland Moore Numbers October Photo Photographer Photographic Private Scottish Secret Service Seventh Street Taken Tent Verso Vintage Photography Washington Written Babcock Bangs Littlefield Pinkerton

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This vintage photograph captures a group of distinguished men standing proudly in front of a tent at the Secret Service headquarters on the battlefield of Antietam during the American Civil War. The image, taken by Scottish photographer Alexander Gardner in October 18[. . . ], showcases five individuals who played significant roles during this tumultuous period in history. The hand-written numbers under each man correspond to a list on the back, revealing their identities. In this historic gathering, we see 1. Geo. H. Bangs, 2. Wm. B. Moore (Private Secretary), 3. Allan Pinkerton (renowned detective and founder of Pinkerton National Detective Agency), 4. John C. Babcock, and finally, 5. A. K. Littlefield. Their stern expressions reflect the gravity of their duties as they strategize and coordinate efforts from their makeshift headquarters amidst the chaos of war-torn Antietam, Maryland. Alexander Gardner's albumen print technique adds an ethereal quality to this piece of art that has withstood the test of time since its creation in the mid-19th century. As we delve into this mesmerizing snapshot from history's annals, it serves as a reminder not only of these remarkable individuals but also highlights an era when photography was still finding its footing as an art form. With its retro charm and timeless appeal, this photograph transports us back to a pivotal moment in American history while showcasing Gardner's mastery behind the lens.

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