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

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[CIVIL WAR]. Sixth plate tintype of two US Infantry privates holding uncommon pistols, including possible Volcanic pistol.

Sixth plate tintype. (Image a touch dark, soft detail, some residue, surface wear to plate.) Housed in full, pressed paper case (surface wear). Studio portrait of a pair of infantry privates both with uncommon pistols. The fellow at left appears to hold a Volcanic pistol while the subject at right seems to be holding an Allen & Wheelock revolver. They are wearing shell jackets with cloth epaulettes suggesting that they could be from Illinois or New York.

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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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[CIVIL WAR]. Sixth plate tintype of two US Infantry privates holding uncommon pistols, including possible Volcanic pistol.

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

[CIVIL WAR]. Sixth plate tintype of two US Infantry privates holding uncommon pistols, including possible Volcanic pistol.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Sixth plate tintype of two US Infantry privates holding uncommon pistols, including possible Volcanic pistol.