Wood Frame Containing 30 Civil War Ambrotypes and Tintypes, Many Armed with Revolvers, Rifles, and Knives

Lot 55

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American History, Featuring the Property of N. Flayderman & Co. by Cowan's Auctions

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Lot Description

Lot of 30 Civil War ambrotypes and tintypes, including 6 sixth plate portraits and 24 ninth plate portraits, all under mats and glass and encased in a 19th-century wood frame, 14.75 x 18.25 in. overall.

Starting with the top row of sixth plate portraits, images of note include (from left to right): first, uniformed soldier with what appears to be Bowie knife tucked in his belt and rifle bayonet; second soldier holding a musket; third, bust-length view of soldier with Colt Navy and musket; fourth, seated soldier with musket; fifth, waist-length portrait of soldier with a Bowie knife and Colt Navy tucked in his belt, also holding a musket; sixth, seated soldier with musket.

Second row of ninth plate portraits (from left to right): second, standing soldier with musket and percussion revolver; fourth, waist-length portrait of soldier with musket; fifth, serious looking gent displaying a small pocket percussion revolver; eighth, uniformed soldier with Colt 1860 Army revolver and sword.

Third row of ninth plate portraits (from left to right): third, bust-length portrait of bearded gentleman wearing Zouave-style cap, tinted red.

Fourth row of ninth plate portraits (from left to right): second, bust-length image of soldier with unusual spur trigger percussion revolver attached to his chest strap; fourth, portrait of young boy in Zouave-style uniform with prop gun; fifth, bust-length portrait of soldier displaying his Bowie knife.

Condition

Range in wear to plates. View labeled "fifth, serious looking gent displaying a small pocket percussion revolver" with flaking of emulsion. Some with surface scratches. Some with tarnish near mats. Frame with some surface scratching.
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