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Lot 074 - Antique Civil War–Era Tintype Photograph Of Union Soldier, 1/6th Plate, In Full Split Leatherette Case With Ornate Gilt Mat
Lot 074 - Antique Civil War–Era Tintype Photograph Of Union Soldier, 1/6th Plate, In Full Split Leatherette Case With Ornate Gilt Mat
Lot 074 - Antique Civil War–Era Tintype Photograph Of Union Soldier, 1/6th Plate, In Full Split Leatherette Case With Ornate Gilt Mat
1/6th plate tintype photograph depicting a Union soldier posed in a seated studio portrait. The subject wears a dark military uniform with a standing collar and a vertical row of gilt-highlighted buttons. He is shown resting one arm on a studio prop, with the other arm positioned at his side. The portrait is tightly framed and evenly lit, typical of mid-19th-century studio photography.
The image is housed in an ornate gilt brass mat with floral and scroll decoration, contained within a full split leatherette case with both halves present. The tintype shows light surface wear, scattered speckling, and minor abrasions consistent with age. The mat exhibits light toning and small areas of discoloration. No identifying name, regiment, or photographer information is present.
Auction Date: 01/08/2026
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