Lot 607

[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 3 photographs incl. a sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a Civil War colonel, a post-Mexican War sixth plate ambrotype, and GAR photograph.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $250 - $350

Estimate$250 – $350

Status

Closed

[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 3 photographs incl. a sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a Civil War colonel, a post-Mexican War sixth plate ambrotype, and GAR photograph.

Sixth plate ruby ambrotype, possibly a period copy image. (Focus a bit soft, very good condition overall.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (some surface wear). Seated portrait of an unidentified Union colonel.

[With:] Sixth plate ambrotype. (Spotting to plate, clouding and discoloration to plate.) Housed under mat, glass, and preserver; no case. Studio portrait of a young man wearing a tall cap and oversized bowtie, with penciled inscription behind image, "forage wheel hat made? post-Mexican War Period / 1852-1860."

[Also with:] 9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. albumen photograph on cardstock mount, showing a large group of Union veterans seated on the front porch of a building, housed in 15 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. frame with no cover glass (light, even toning to photograph, light staining to mount). Frame backing with inscription, "Top left is Grand Greene w/ his regiment." Worcester, MA: W.H. Fitton, ca 1860s-1870s. One of the men near the center of the group holds a flag, presumably the regimental flag.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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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.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 3 photographs incl. a sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a Civil War colonel, a post-Mexican War sixth plate ambrotype, and GAR photograph.

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