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AMBROTYPE OF A CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER – HAND TINTED
AND SMOKIN’ A STOGIE: A 1/6th plate
ambrotype of a young Civil War Union Officer, seated with
his uniform coat and vest unbuttoned, and smoking a
fairly substantial cigar. A jaunty image that speaks
volumes about the confidence of youth, the officer’s
uniform and vest buttons, his shoulder straps and the
insignia on his kepi have all been hand tinted in gold.
The image is clear and undamaged, firmly in place behind
its original glass and held in place behind the gilt
oval metal trim in the case. The case has seen wear and
the cloth tape hinge has separated, but could be
restored if you so desire. The red velvet
lining of the cover is present and both the cover and
image case are solid and not broken or loose. The
exterior leatherette covering of the case shows some
wear, but it is still intact. A fresh image out of an
old Texas collection, this young officer shows much of
the spirit and élan missing from so many of the serious,
grave photos taken during this period. (1014) $225
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