Relics of the American West: 1850-1920
Lot 2117:
Description
This collection offers a poignant glimpse into the mid-19th century, featuring nine Cartes de Visite (CDV) and a unique business card for Philip Harman of the 1st Wis. Inft. The lot includes four portraits of Union soldiers in uniform, one of whom is a corporal with visible chevrons and a pipe, and five civilian portraits ranging from children to a seated gentleman. Notable markings include backstamps from “H. Aress” of Kentucky, “S.W. Truesdell” of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and “Morse’s Gallery of the Cumberland” in Nashville, Tennessee, complete with a 2-cent internal revenue tax stamp dating the piece between 1864 and 1866. The items show age-appropriate wear including toning, minor corner rounding, some foxing, and a small tear on one civilian card, though the photographic clarity remains generally strong. H 4″, W 2.5″, D 0.1″ Please see photos for condition.
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