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Lot 484
[CIVIL WAR - PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate ambrotype of an armed Confederate private. N.p.: N.p., [ca 1861-1865]. 
Sale 960 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Nov 15, 2021 11:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$1,500 - 2,500
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$2,500
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[CIVIL WAR - PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate ambrotype of an armed Confederate private. N.p.: N.p., [ca 1861-1865]. 

Sixth plate ambrotype. (Darkening, spotting, light scratching, unsealed, contrast achieved with modern dark cardstock behind plate.) Housed in full pressed paper case with patriotic motif (spine rebacked, discoloration to mat and preserver. 

A studio portrait of a seated young southern private presenting his musket to the camera. He wears a hat and a shirt with a contrasting collar and placket.

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