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Albumin Salt Print of IDed Confederate Officer

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 900.00 USD
Albumin Salt Print of IDed Confederate Officer
<B>Civil War Albumen Salt Print of Identified Confederate Officer.</B></I> This oval salt print portrait measures 6" x 8" and is mounted on the original 8" x 10" backing board. The portrait depicts a bearded Confederate officer in high-collar uniform. The reverse of the print has a Washington, D.C. portrait company stamp and the handwritten name <I>"David Forrest".</B></I> Research uncovered a <I>"2nd Lieutenant David Crawford Forrest",</B></I> enlistment date August 30, 1862, Richmond, Virginia, F Company, 2nd Maryland Infantry. The portrait is uniformly foxed and there is a small .75" tear to the backing board near the edge which doesn't affect the image. There is also a crease that runs through the left side of the portrait. The entire item is however in very good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)