[CIVIL WAR]. Tintype of a Union cavalryman with saber and pistol, posed before painted camp scene.
2 x 3 in. tintype portrait of a double-armed cavalryman. (Plate with significant bends and creases, a few spots of image loss at creases, and notable dark spot to upper left; unsealed but with modern adhesive holding plate to mat in two spots). Housed in a full pressed paper case. The bearded Union private stands against a backdrop painted with a detailed camp scene, holding a saber in one hand and having a pistol tucked into his belt. He wears a forage cap, shell jacket, and sword belt rig, all featuring gold highlighted details.
Property from William H. Itoh, collector, historian and retired Foreign Service Officer
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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![[CIVIL WAR]. Tintype of a Union cavalryman with saber and pistol, posed before painted camp scene.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/7909c114-6de6-4fdb-bce7-9fd8a8753523?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)