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Lot #2075
Union Soldier's Children Tintype Carried in War

Tintype of two children carried by their father "in the Civil War, 1864-1865"

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Tintype of two children carried by their father "in the Civil War, 1864-1865"

Interesting tintype of two young children housed in its original 3.25″ x 3.75″ case, with typed label applied to the front of the detached cover: "George Ogden Calhoun, 4 yrs., William Avery Calhoun, 8 yrs., Picture carried by their Father William Lewis Calhoun during his Naval Service as Engineer in the Civil War, 1864-1865." In very good condition, with the cover detached and typed label somewhat faded.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Military and the Cold War
  • Dates: #684 - Ended May 18, 2023