Striking a Pose: Civil War Photographers

Send us Fan Mail I sit with Mike Medhurst who has been actively buying and selling antique photography for more than 35 years. He is currently the President of the Daguerreian Society and an avid collector. On this episode we discuss the pioneers of photography who would document the conflict for ages to come. More from Mike Medhurst here: https://mikemedhurst.com/default.asp?1 See my new project, The Tactical Historian:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbekCvEU7ipS5shKt9lJIhg Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan. Support the show: (The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.) Make a one time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW Make a monthly payment through Patreon and get the most up to date news on the podcast! Also, if you choose the 2,3, or 4 tier, you’ll be able to ask the experts questions ahead of time! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51151470&fan_landing=tru This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below: The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/ Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War. http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/ The Excelsior Brigade Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA. The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/ Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/untoldcivilwar/ https://www.instagram.com/untold_civil_war/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show