This is an early Civil War Period 1/4 plate Ambrotype showing a group of 4 young soldiers. One wears the uniform of a Musician. Local history names this family as ancestors of the noted Wolfe Furniture Company. Some further research may provide more details. This is nicely composed and emotionally evocative image of 4 young men, just as the Civil War begins.
The case shows some wear and is split at the spine. Please see our large scans for an accurate representation of the image. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE INTERESTING HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS! The item "CIVIL WAR 1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPH SOLDIER HOLIDAYSBURG BLAIR COUNTY PA" is in sale since Sunday, May 29, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs".
The seller is "earlyimage" and is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.