RARE Antique Civil War Era Soldier Portrait 3.5’

Size 4 x 3.5 inches. Partial Case. Compelling 19th-century portrait of a young man wearing a dark military-style coat with visible buttons and a flat-topped cap. The image is mounted behind an ornate copper-tone mat with an oval opening, floral motifs, and scrolling decoration. It is presented in a black embossed case with a red velvet lining. The case and presentation are characteristic of early cased photographs; the image appears to be a tintype, though the photographic process has not been confirmed. The sitter is unidentified, and his unit or service branch is unknown. The portrait has strong period character and would make an appealing display piece for a collection of Civil War-era photography, military history, or Americana.

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