Antique Civil War New York Union Soldier +Flag Ninth Plate Tintype Photo in Case

  
Antique Civil War New York Union Soldier +Flag Ninth Plate Tintype Photo in Case. This is one of many Civil War-era tintypes we will be offering for sale in the coming weeks. Bookmark our store for more! Today we are delighted to offer for sale a beautiful Civil War-era tintype photograph of a union soldier, complete with velvet-lined union case! An early form of photography, tintypes were made by transferring a positive image directly to a thin sheet of metal, which was coated with a dark lacquer or enamel. They were the most popular form of photography in the 1860s and 1870s.

This one is a ninth-plate tintype, which refers to the size of the image. This photograph depicts a Union Soldier from the state of New York, who stands proudly against an outdoor backdrop. To his left, a 33-star U. Flag (produced 1859 -1861) waves.

The soldier wears his uniform and cap. His belt buckle reads "SNY" for State of New York. The image is mounted in a gutta percha union case with metal closure. A rich emerald green velvet pad with embossed crest on the inner verso side of the case protects the glass-covered photograph.

The outside of the case has ornate relief floral designs and scrollwork. Tintype presents in very good, as-found antique condition, with minor patina and dings to the image but no major visible damage noted. Frame case has wear and minor dings commensurate with age and use. What a fantastic addition to any antique photography or Civil War collection. 2 in width x appx.

2-1/2" in height (frame obscures borders of image) Dimensions/case: 2-1/2" in width (closed), 2-7/8" in height, 3/4" in depth (closed). Item(s) will be professionally packed to prevent damage in transit.

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The seller is "ri2u" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Production Technique: Tintype
• Subject: Military
• Number of Photographs: 1
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
• Antique: Yes
• Type: Photograph