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(1850'S IMAGE OF MAN WITH BOWIE KNIFE)

Currency:USD Category:Everything Else / Other Start Price:NA Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
(1850'S IMAGE OF MAN WITH BOWIE KNIFE)
"An unusual 1/9th plate ambrotype of a man from the 1850's wearing a unique five button double row overcoat with epaulettes, and an oil cloth covered hat of the style worn by Federal troops throughout the 1830's and 1840's. Stuck near his waist is an ivory handle bowie knife. The content of the image strongly suggests that he is either a sailor or militia soldier. Image is protected by a brass mat, frame and glass, and is housed in a full thermoplastic case that depicts an angle with baby on cover. Solarization and minor scratches affect image with cracks and chips affecting case, else very good." 2499 An unusual 1/9th plate ambrotype of a man from the 1850's wearing a unique five button double row overcoat with epaulettes, and an oil cloth covered hat of the style worn by Federal troops throughout the 1830's and 1840's. Stuck near his waist is an ivory handle bowie knife. The content of the image strongly suggests that he is either a sailor or militia soldier. Image is protected by a brass mat, frame and glass, and is housed in a full thermoplastic case that depicts an angle with baby on cover. Solarization and minor scratches affect image with cracks and chips affecting case, else very good.