American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[MILITIA]. Ninth plate ambrotype of a New England militia private. [Boston: G.L. Whitaker], n.d.

Ninth plate ambrotype half portrait of an antebellum militia private with light tinting to cheeks. (Some spotting to image, discoloration to mat and preserver; unsealed.) Housed under mat, glass, and preserver only; no case. The goateed subject featured here wears a militia eagle waist belt plate (Gavin, Plate 42, p. 62), and white cross belts, and a shako with the letter "E" encircled by a wreath beneath eagle insignia.

Photographer's card behind image advertises the photographic room of G.L. Whitaker, located on Hanover Street, Boston, MA.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[MILITIA]. Ninth plate ambrotype of a New England militia private. [Boston: G.L. Whitaker], n.d.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[MILITIA]. Ninth plate ambrotype of a New England militia private. [Boston: G.L. Whitaker], n.d.

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[MILITIA]. Ninth plate ambrotype of a New England militia private. [Boston: G.L. Whitaker], n.d.