1860's CIVIL WAR 1/4 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF ARMED UNION CAVALRY SOLDIERS
Rare and original, 1860's Civil War Quarter Plate Tintype Photograph of two Union Cavalry Soldiers each armed with and displaying a cavalry sword!! This original, period Tintype Photograph measures approx. 3 1/4" by 4 1/4" and is housed in a period pressed brass matt and binding with the original cover glass. The Tintype features full length portraits of two Civil War Union Cavalry Soldiers standing at in a photographer's studio with their hands resting on the pommel of their cavalry swords which are displayed vertically before them. Both wear scabbards at their belt. The Cavalryman on the right wears a Hardee / Slouch Hat with crossed sword, cavalry cap insignia while the soldier to the left wears a thin brimmed hat that was often favored by Soldiers in the Western Theater. Both men wear shell jackets with a single row of brass buttons.
Neither the subject nor the photographer are identified in any way. This rare and original, Civil War Tintype Photograph of two Union Cavalrymen is in very good condition. The Photograph exhibits sharp focus, strong contrast and a rich, warm tonality. The Tintype displays beautifully with 3 small, thin surface scratches in the upper right hand quadrant but with no other significant flaws - no other damage and no repairs of any kind. The surface is stable and sound with no flaking and no significant surface crazing.
As stated above the Tintype is housed in a period, pressed brass matt and binding with a period cover glass. A very rare and original, 1860's Civil War Quarter Plate Tintype Photograph of two Armed Union Cavalry Soldiers and a fantastic addition to any collection! And Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List. Click Here to Discover More About this Item and Many Others on Our New Informational / Non-Commercial / Reference Blog - Walnutts. The item "1860's CIVIL WAR 1/4 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF ARMED UNION CAVALRY SOLDIERS" is in sale since Friday, July 24, 2015. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs". The seller is "walnutts" and is located in Brewster, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.