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Civil War 1/4 Plate Ohio Tintype

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Civil War 1/4 Plate Ohio Tintype
<B>Identified Cased 1/4th Plate Ohio Civil War Soldier Tintype.</B></I> A pencil inscription reading "<I>F Overlander</B></I>" is on the verso of the velvet pad lining the front of the image's case. The tintype surfaced in East Palestine, Ohio and the subject has been identified as one Ferdinand Overlander, a trooper in the 10th Ohio Cavalry. He is shown wearing a 4-button sack coat typical of those issued to late war Federal cavalrymen from the Midwest. Overlander poses against a background painted with martial trappings, including a Sibley tent. Housed in a gutta percha case having molded floral designs. Overall very good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)