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TINTYPE OF A CIVIL WAR UNION SOLDIER – ARMED:
A 1/6th plate tintype, three-quarter view of
a tall, bearded Civil War Union Soldier, standing
straight and proud in his uniform frock coat, and fully
armed with his musket, cartridge box and bayonet. The
soldier’s frock coat buttons and his belt and cartridge
box shoulder strap plate 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, but is still intact as is the cloth tape hinge.
The red velvet lining of the cover is present and in
nice condition. 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. This is a fresh image out of an old Texas
collection. $450
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