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Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha

Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha
Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha
Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha
Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha
Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha
Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha
Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha
Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha

Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha    Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha

Here we offer a Civil War-era CDV photograph of President Abraham Lincoln, framed under glass in a very rare 1855 gutta percha frame. Gutta percha was the world's first sturdy latex plastic, processed from the sap of rubber trees in the mid-19th century. The material was used to make picture frames, beads for jewelry, dental fillings, and insulation for early telegraph lines. This frame is impressed with the year 1855 on the rear edge. Today, such items as these are sought by gutta percha collectors.

The frame features a metal rim. The frame bears some minor chips and cracks and what looks to be a very old repair with glue. Very secure and attractive, nonetheless. Has its original cotter pins. CDV is unmarked and was neatly cut to fit the frame.

Measures approximately 4 x 3.5-inches. Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!

Thank you for your interest! The item "Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha" is in sale since Thursday, July 25, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Other Civil War Original Items". The seller is "iconic-books" and is located in Bronx, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha    Civil War Era Abraham Lincoln Framed CDV Photograph Antique 1855 Gutta Percha