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New Hampshire 1/4th Plate Ruby Ambrotype. This fine studio portrait shows a Union corporal wearing a nine-button frock coat,...
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New Hampshire 1/4th Plate Ruby Ambrotype. This fine studio portrait shows a Union corporal wearing a nine-button frock coat, the left sleeve of which carries corporal's chevrons. He holds his kepi, crown-up to reveal an infantry bugle insignia and unit designation for Co. A, 15th New Hampshire Volunteers. The image is housed in a gutta percha case by Littlefield & Parsons Co. Although quite clear, the photograph exhibits substantial haloing and has a horizontal crack above the subject's knees. Overall very good condition. Images with clear regimental and company insignia are quite scarce. The 15th New Hampshire was a 9-month regiment organized in Concord. Its served its term in Louisiana, with the regiment's most notable campaign being the siege of Port Hudson.Auction Info
2006 December Signature Civil War Auction #642 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2006
1st-2nd
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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