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Identified 1/6 PlateOhio Cavalry Tintype

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
Identified 1/6 PlateOhio Cavalry Tintype
<B>Identified 1/6th Plate Cased Tintype of an Ohio Cavalry Sergeant.</B></I> Civil War images are usually identified by a note slipped behind the portrait. This photograph, however, owes its identity to a "J BERRY OHIO" neatly pressed directly onto the back of the matt. The subject is likely John R. Berry of Company "D", 10th Ohio Cavalry and the portrait would have been made prior to his June 14, 1864 promotion to 2nd Lieutenant. Sergeant Berry is shown holding a Model 1840 cavalry saber and wears regulation brass shoulder scales. His kepi rests on the table beside him. Gold, red and blue tints have been used here to almost create the illusion of a color image. A light brown thermoplastic case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. houses the tintype and is molded on both covers with an eagle holding a scroll reading CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS. A few emulsion cracks are visible when the picture is angled, else fine condition. The case remains intact with some wear on the high points.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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