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Lot #1918
Union Soldiers

Uncommon ambrotype of soldiers playing cards

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Uncommon ambrotype of soldiers playing cards

1860 Civil War-era, quarter-plate ambrotype, with oval image measuring 2.5 x 3.5, with an image of two uniformed soldiers playing cards. Housed within an ornate brass matte and frame measuring 4.25 x 3.25. In good condition, with some crazing and crackling along outside of central image, with flaking at the upper right that detracts little and with some darkening at the bottom edge. Interesting leisure time and unusual, quite rare gambling related, card-playing theme. RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

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  • Dates: #384 - Ended March 22, 2012