Antique 1860s Tintype 1/6 Plate Family of 5 Children Cased Photo Civil War Era

  

Offered here is a beautiful original mid-19th century tintype photograph (also known as a ferrotype) featuring five children-likely siblings-posed together in formal attire. This rare and touching image captures the innocence of childhood during the Civil War era.

3 x 2.75 inches. Case: Original hinged leatherette case with raised floral design and gilt brass mat & preserver. Very good antique condition with clear, well-preserved details. Slight age wear to case edges (see photos). Glass and image intact, no major flaking or bends.

Genuine Civil War-era cased tintype. Shows remarkable clarity and detail in children's expressions. Highly collectible example of 19th-century portrait photography. Ideal for collectors of early photography, Victorian Americana, and historical family portraits.