Civil War Soldier tintype, sixth-plate, gold tinting. Soldier is sitting at a table, pouring himself a drink. He's wearing an oil cloth covered cap. On inside of case is written: This was taken the Spring of 1861. " Then lower down: "June 10th 1862, which I assume is the date the unidentified fellow wrote the first note.
Housed in a patriotic Union case (Berg 1-54, Crossed Cannon) which is in good shape but one of the hinges needs a pin. Thank you for your participation. Please visit our About Me Page. To learn more about antique photographica!
The item "Civil War Soldier, Tinted, Oil Cloth Cap, Having a Drink, Patriotic Union Case" is in sale since Tuesday, February 16, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Tintypes". The seller is "ravenview" and is located in New Paltz, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.