Sale 1853
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$500 – $700
Quarter plate tintype of an unidentified private wearing a slouch hat with brass infantry bugle devise. The subject displays a Colt Navy pistol, and slung across his shoulder is what appears to be a tarred canvas haversack, a fairly rare piece of equipage. Housed in full, pressed paper case.
Few small nicks in plate, but otherwise very fine condition, showing near excellent clarity. Image slightly dark. Wear to case, which has been reinforced at hinge.
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