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Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite

Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite
Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite
Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite
Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite

Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite    Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite
Here we offer a Civil War-era cdv photograph of President Abraham Lincoln's widow, Mary Todd Lincoln, in full mourning attire, presented in a striking black mourning frame. Diatite is a form of tree-resin-based thermoplastic so similar to gutta percha that the terms are often used interchangeably. The photograph is the 1863 portrait by Joseph Ward, taken after the death of Willie Lincoln, who died at age 11 of typhoid fever. It is in good condition and has not been clipped. Frame has a corner crack, though it seems very secure. The reverse side frame bracketing the inset has been chipped, as these often are, but new holes have been drilled and a very secure pair of pins easily secure the inset contents (please see pics). Original loop hanger on the reverse of the frame.

The frame is set with true wavy glass. Which is the kind of sheet glass made prior to modern methods, featuring visible imperfections. Measures approximately 5.5 x 4-inches overall. The CDV measures 4 x 2.5-inches. This remarkable Civil War era relic will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a very thoughtful gift for an enthusiast.

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-- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts! Thank you for your interest! The item "Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite" is in sale since Friday, March 12, 2021.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Other Civil War Original Items". The seller is "iconicfirsts" and is located in Bronx, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

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Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite    Scarce Mary Todd Lincoln Photograph Antique Civil War Era Mourning Frame Diatite