LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663  / 

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Civil War Tintype of Vermont Musician.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Civil War Tintype of Vermont Musician.
<B>Three Images of an Identified Vermont Musician.</B></I> The first, and most important, photograph is a cased 1/6th plate tintype showing a seated volunteer wearing a musician's frock coat and holding a kepi, the crown of which carries an infantry bugle and the number "14". The image is crystal clear with excellent tonal contrasts such as those more commonly found with ambrotypes. A minor scratch in the field and three tiny spots are all that keep the tintype from being pristine. In an original case that shows normal wear. Based on an inscribed CDV in this group, the sitter has been identified as Martin V. Williams of Danby, Vermont. Williams enlisted as a musician in Company "C", 14th Vermont Infantry on October 21, 1862 for a term of nine months. His regiment, originally assigned to the defenses of Washington, saw combat in only one major battle: Gettysburg! The 14th Vermont was rushed up to Pennsylvania from Northern Virginia and earned its place in history by helping repulse Pickett's Charge. True to their terms of enlistment, the 14th left glory behind, returned to Vermont, and mustered out on July 30, 1863. Other images in this group include the aforementioned inscribed CDV, which shows Williams with a friend, one of a "<I>May Williams</B></I>", and a final CDV of Martin Williams as a civilian with an F. Mowrey, Rutland, VT backmark. These collateral items are in very good condition with expected toning and light stains.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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