Lot 41
[CIVIL WAR]. 4 ambrotype and tintype portraits of soldiers, incl. by a federal smoking a cigar
Sale 1136 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 27, 2023
Lots Close
Apr 4, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$400 - $600

Sold for $378

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. 4 ambrotype and tintype portraits of soldiers, incl. by a federal smoking a cigar

Sixth plate tintype portrait of a bearded and mustached man wearing a blue wool issue shirt, seated in front of a studio curtain. (image somewhat dark, with spotting and some clouding; unsealed.) Housed in a half pressed paper case with patriotic motif (significant surface wear). -- Sixth plate ruby ambrotype portrait of an older likely cavalryman wearing a mounted services jacket and holding an indiscernable object, perhaps a piece of paper, in his hand. (Significant tarnishing, discoloration, scratching, and image deterioration throughout.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (significant surface wear). -- Ninth plate tintype half portrait of a young private wearing a frock coat and smoking a cigar, the tip of the cigar and his buttons highlighted in gold. (Some spotting to image and mat, no preserver present; unsealed.) Housed in a geometric Union case (large crack to front cover with possible repair, missing velvet pad, non-functioning closure clasp). -- Ninth plate tintype bust portrait of a young mustached soldier, possibly Confederate as his collar appears to be darker than the rest of his coat. (Very minor spotting.) Housed in a portfolio-style case (surface wear). -- Together, 4 portraits of Civil War era soldiers. 
19th-20th Century Historic Photography Collection of Dr. Joseph T. Pollock
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