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EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR
PATRIOTIC THEMED THERMOPLASTIC “UNION” CASE - NINTH
PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A WELL DRESSED YOUNG WOMAN – HAND
TINTED:
This is an excellent Civil
War era Patriotic Themed “Union” or thermoplastic case
which contains a ninth plate sized ambrotype of a well
dressed, attractive young woman.
The “Union” or thermoplastic case
is in excellent condition with crisp edges with no chips
or damage. Measuring 3” by 2 ˝”, the case has matching
front and back designs featuring the Federal
spread-winged eagle perched on the staff of the American
flag and bearing a scroll clenched in its beak reading
“UNION FOREVER”. All of the features of the molded
figure are crisp and distinct. The hinges are still
firmly attached with no play, and the clasp still
retains the crisp “snap” when it closes, holding the
case shut.
The lady pictured in the image is
dressed in what appears to be a taffeta gown, trimmed in
velvet and with a lace collar. She has a brooch on the
neckline of the gown and she is wearing earrings. This
sitting was obviously an important event for her. The
photographer tinted the image with a dab of pink on each
of her cheeks. The image measures 2 ˝” by 2”.
The maroon velvet pad on the
inside of the front cover is fully intact and shows no
wear. Under the image is attached the original case
maker’s label.
This case features a particularly
desirable Civil War era patriotic design and the image
is of the type carried by so many soldiers in the breast
pocket of their uniform coat to remind them of their
loved one at home. This cased ambrotype will be a
special addition to your collection. (0302) $350
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