Lot 2329
Circa 1880 Photo of Jefferson Shields, photo by J.L. McCown, he was famous "war cook" of the Army of Northern Virginia, born a slave at Lexington, Va., August 25, 1824, the property of a Mrs. Peggy Edmondson, became cook for his young master Lt James Edmondson of the 27th Virginia Regiment, Stonewall Brigade; known as "Uncle Jeff", was known to have cooked for Gen. Jackson and was a member of Jackson's colored Sunday School; in 1901 the "faithful old servant" was made a member of Stonewall Brigade Association and entitled to wear the badge and other insignia; mounted on black backing with bio attached to reverse; crease across the front of photo.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525