(MILITARY CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY) Seated African American C

Sale 2408 - Lot 325

Price Realized: $ 688

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Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500

(MILITARY--CIVIL WAR--PHOTOGRAPHY.) Seated African American Civil War soldier, in formal dress; his arm across a thick volume; partial title ". . . ANT'S TRAVELS." Ambrotype photograph, 3 x 2-1/2 inches, gilt frame, in a contemporary case; hinge replaced; gilt highlights to his buttons. West, circa late 1860's-1870's

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A fine ambrotype of a black soldier, with gilt highlights to his buttons and his watch-chain. Curiously, the "hashmark" on his right sleeve--indicating a second tour--is not gilt, and might have been added later. He is seated, and has his arm over a thick tome, the title of which is partially visible and seems to be a travel narrative. It seems an odd "prop" for a photography studio.