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1860s CIVIL WAR 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO UNION ARMY SOLDIERS ARMED with REVOLVERS

1860s CIVIL WAR 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO UNION ARMY SOLDIERS ARMED with REVOLVERS

1860s CIVIL WAR 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO UNION ARMY SOLDIERS ARMED with REVOLVERS

VERY rare and original, 1860s Civil War Sixth Plate, Cased Tintype Photograph of two Union Soldiers both armed with revolvers. Both Soldiers wear knee high boots and appear to be Cavalry Soldiers.

This outstanding, period Tintype Photograph measures approx. 2 1/2 by 3 1/8 and is cased in what appears to be its original, pressed leather hard case measuring 3 1/8" by 2 5/8". The Image features 3/4 length, seated portraits of the two Union "Pards". The fellow on the left sits with his hands folded on his lap and a revolver tucked into his belt. Buddy on the right rests his right hand on his friend's left shoulder and proudly displays a large revolver in his left hand. The trousers of each Soldier are tinted blue and the buttons of their coats and vests gold gilt. Both wear knee high leather riding boots and we believe that they are likely Cavalry Soldiers.

Neither the subjects nor the photographer are identified in any way. This rare and wonderful, Civil War Tintype Photograph is in very good condition. The focus is sharp, the contrast strong and the tonality rich in the upper 2/3 of the plate while the bottom of the plate is somewhat darkened and less sharp with some clouding. The Tintype is generally clean and crisp with no scratches, bends, surface loss, crazing, physical damage or repairs of any kind.

The hard case has an old cloth tape repair at the spine but otherwise has light edge wear only. A very rare and original, 1860's Sixth Plate Tintype Photograph of two United States Army Soldiers - both armed with revolvers and believed to be Cavalry Soldiers - and a fantastic addition to any collection! The item "1860s CIVIL WAR 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO UNION ARMY SOLDIERS ARMED with REVOLVERS" is in sale since Friday, January 29, 2016. 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.
1860s CIVIL WAR 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO UNION ARMY SOLDIERS ARMED with REVOLVERS