1860's CIVIL WAR 1/4 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF UNION SOLDIER with AMERICAN FLAG
VERY rare and fantastic, 1860's Civil War Quarter Plate Cased Tintype Photograph of a double armed United States Army Soldier with rifle, revolver and kepi featuring a wonderful, camp scene backdrop with an American Flag!! This outstanding, period Tintype Photograph measures approx. 3 1/8" by 4 1/8" and is housed in a period, pressed paper hard case with original matt, binding and cover glass. The Tintype is a wonderful, full length portrait of a Civil War Union Soldier standing almost at attention with his left arm at his side and his right hand holding his rifle upright. There is what appears to be a Colt Revolver tucked into his belt and he wears a kepi, an enlisted man's four button sack coat and what appears to be an eagle belt plate. Besides the Rifle and Revolver what makes this Image extra special is the American Flag that flies over the Civil War Field Camp that is illustrated on the fantastic photographer's backdrop!! Overall the Image is VERY attractive and strikingly Patriotic!! Neither the subject nor the photographer are identified in any way.
This rare and wonderful, Civil War Tintype Portrait of a double armed Union Army Soldier is in very good condition. The focus is sharp, the contrast strong and the tonality rich and warm although the Image is just a bit dark. The Tintype is clean and crisp and well preserved with a few shallow bends but no major surface scratches, scuffing or significant damage of any kind. The surface is sound and stable with no crazing or flaking.
Overall the Image is very well preserved and displays beautifully!! The Hard Case split at the spine and some small areas of surface loss and other light surface wear as can be seen in the scans below.
A very rare and original, 1860's Civil War Quarter Plate Cased Tintype Photograph of a double armed Union Army Soldier with rifle and revolver featuring a wonderful, camp scene backdrop with American Flag and a fantastic addition to any collection! And Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
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The seller is "walnutts" and is located in Brewster, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.