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Spring Photographic History Auction

Sat, May 3, 2025 01:00PM EDT
  2025-05-03 13:00:00 2025-05-03 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Spring Photographic History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/spring-photographic-history-auction-19217
Raw, rare, and unforgettable—this is 19th- and early 20th-century photography at its best. Vernacular portraits, Native American warriors, African American resilience, Mormon pioneers, Western frontier families, and stark post-mortem scenes. Daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, CDVs, and cabinet cards that capture real life without filters. Every image tells a story of survival, pride, and change. A museum-worthy collection for those who know real American history when they see it.
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Lot 251

Tintype of Armed Union Infantryman in Thermoplastic Case

Estimate: $400 - $600
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Exceptional Civil War CDV size tintype of a fully equipped Union soldier posed with his musket at his side and a sidearm tucked at his hip. The bearded soldier wears a Hardee-style hat adorned with an infantry insignia and company letter, along with a standard-issue frock coat. He sports both eagle breastplate and U.S. waist belt plate, and stands confidently with full kit on display.

Housed in a fine thermoplastic case with rich brown velvet pad and brass mat, the image exhibits good clarity with only minor surface spotting and typical age-related wear. The presence of both longarm and sidearm in this pose adds significant interest. An outstanding example of a fully armed volunteer infantryman, captured in striking studio presence.

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