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Lot 56
[CIVIL WAR]. Imperial albumen photograph of a Union second lieutenant. New York: R.A. Lewis, n.d.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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[CIVIL WAR]. Imperial albumen photograph of a Union second lieutenant. New York: R.A. Lewis, n.d.
10 x 13 1/8 in. oval albumen photograph (light toning, some ink spots); mounted to 13 1/4 x 16 in. cardstock mount (toned offsetting at edges). Photographer's imprint gilt to mat recto. Accompanied by period glass and wooden frame backing, but without frame.
The unidentified officer is seated in uniform, his shoulder straps visible. Some of the features have been enhanced with ink, particularly his hair, left shoulder, and his eyes.
Property from the Inventory of James C. Frasca