View in Arms and Trophies Room 1864

Jeremiah Gurney's 1864 photograph "View in Arms and Trophies Room" captures a collection of military weaponry and artifacts, including swords, rifles, cannon balls, and flags, displayed within a museum-like setting. The room's cluttered and dramatic composition suggests a sense of patriotic reverence for the objects, which likely played a role in the Civil War. Gurney's photograph, a significant example of 19th-century American photography, provides a glimpse into the historical fascination with military artifacts.