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Lot 412
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY - MILITARY]. 2 cased images of armed German and British soldiers. 
Sale 1252 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography Online
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Nov 30, 2023
Lots Close
Dec 11, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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$300 - 400
Price Realized
$315
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Lot Description
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY - MILITARY]. 2 cased images of armed German and British soldiers. 

Sixth plate daguerreotype of a German soldier in uniform with a short parade sword. (Sharp focus, light tarnish to edges). Housed in a half case. -- Quarter plate ambrotype of a British soldier in uniform, wearing a medal on his jacket, a red-tinted sash, and white gloves. He is posed with a sword in his belt and is seated beside a table upon which his cap with "97" insignia rests. (Image a bit dark, great clarity overall, oxidation to mat and preserver; unsealed and backed with recycled piece of black cardstock.) Housed in a half case marked for C. Deana of Chatham (heavy wear and loss to edges of case). -- Together, 2 images of European soldiers. 
Early Photography Collection of Jules Martino, Silverton, Oregon
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