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Item Description
Antique Civil War Era Gem Tintype CDV Photo – Handsome Bearded Gentleman in Suit & Bow Tie (c. 1860s)
Up for sale is an original Civil War-era gem-sized tintype housed inside an embossed Carte de Visite (CDV) paper sleeve mount. This crisp portrait features a gentleman with a chin-curtain beard, dark bow tie, matching vest, and jacket, framed within a beaded arched window.
Collector Highlights:
Sharp Image Clarity: Strong contrast and facial detail showing 1860s facial hair and attire.
Embossed Sleeve Mount: Housed inside a paper card sleeve featuring a beaded/dotted arched window border.
Reverse Period Backing: The back layer features lined period notebook paper used to seal the tintype in place.
Format: Gem Tintype mounted inside a CDV Paper Sleeve.
Dimensions: Entire Mount measures approx. 2.25" x 4".
Era: Circa 1860s (Civil War Era).
📸 Buyer Note: Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully for exact physical condition, edge details, and card sleeve aging.
Condition Report:
Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition for its age.
Photo Condition: Clean, sharp facial expression with strong tonal range and minimal surface wear.
Mount Condition: Cardboard sleeve is clean with light, age-appropriate edge wear and slight corner rounding. The reverse backing paper remains intact.
