Lot of 3, including: quarter plate tintype of three naval officers posed together in studio setting, lightly tinted gold, with modern tag affixed to back of plate identifying subjects as representing the Brown-water navy, housed in full case that is very weak along hinge. Wear along corners and edges of case. Some light surface wear to plate, where a different-sized mat used to be. Quarter plate tintype of two Union sailors with gold chains and pinkie rings. The sailors' pants may be wearing infantry man's pants. It has been suggested that they represent the Western River Navy, but this cannot be confirmed. Housed in full case reinforced at hinge, with some surface wear. Plate with cracking on surface that does not detract from quality of portrait. Few surface scratches. Quarter plate tintype of two sailors seated in front of a standing Union soldier, housed in half case with wear along corners and edges. Plate with some damage, spotting, some scratches.
Lot of 3, including: quarter plate tintype of three naval officers posed together in studio setting, lightly tinted gold, with modern tag affixed to back of plate identifying subjects as representing the Brown-water navy, housed in full case that is very weak along hinge. Wear along corners and edges of case. Some light surface wear to plate, where a different-sized mat used to be. Quarter plate tintype of two Union sailors with gold chains and pinkie rings. The sailors' pants may be wearing infantry man's pants. It has been suggested that they represent the Western River Navy, but this cannot be confirmed. Housed in full case reinforced at hinge, with some surface wear. Plate with cracking on surface that does not detract from quality of portrait. Few surface scratches. Quarter plate tintype of two sailors seated in front of a standing Union soldier, housed in half case with wear along corners and edges. Plate with some damage, spotting, some scratches.
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