The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865: Plate CLXXII...; (Uniform Design)

New York: Julius Bien & Co, 1895. unbound. Print. Color lithograph. Sheet measures 18 1/2" x 29 1/2"

This sheet appeared as plate CLXXII in "The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865." It illustrates military garb depending on position and occasion for both Union and Confederate armies in the American Civil War. In addition to illustrations of 12 Union uniforms and 12 Confederate uniforms, there are detailed diagrams of epaulettes, badges, chevrons, buttons, and caps, labeled according to the rank or position. American history enthusiasts and historic costumers alike will appreciate the specificity (truncated) of this wonderful guide to uniforming in the civil war. In excellent condition, with fold line as issued.

Julius Bien (1826-1909) was an American lithographic printer and cartographer based in New York City. During the course of the second half of the 19th century, he produced thousands of maps for both public and private publishers. Some of his most notable commissions were for the U.S. government, including many geological maps that redefined the cartographic visualization of geology. Bien's prolific output and contributions to the development of chromo-lithography make him one of the most significant map printers of his time. This is a great example of his fine work. (Inventory #: 325454)