Exceptional Patriotic Civil War Era 1/4 Plate Tintype of Young Lady Posed with American Flag in Thermoplastic Union Case / SOLD

Description

Exceptional Patriotic Civil War Era 1/4 Plate Tintype of Young Lady Posed with American Flag in Thermoplastic Union Case 

 

Outstanding Civil War era 1/4 plate tintype portrait depicting a young woman posed beside a boldly displayed American flag, the image housed in an attractive period thermoplastic “Union” case with ornate floral decoration and a richly gilt brass mat. The sitter stands in full-length pose wearing a dark dress accented by a striking white bow at the collar, her hand resting thoughtfully at her face while the draped Stars and Stripes cascades prominently before her. The patriotic composition is remarkably strong, clearly intended to convey Union sentiment during the height of the war period.

 

Particularly appealing is the artistic studio arrangement, with the flag carefully positioned to dominate the foreground while a painted iron clad Navy ship backdrop appears faintly behind the sitter, adding further visual depth and atmosphere to the image. The contrast between the dark clothing and the bright flag creates a dramatic presentation seldom encountered in period tintypes.

 

Patriotic female portraits of this nature witg direct wartime symbolism are rare .

 

The tintype remains housed behind its original ornate gilt mat and preserver within the decorative thermoplastic frame case. A deeply attractive and displayable Civil War photographic image with outstanding patriotic appeal.

 

 

Inventory Number: HAR 253