1870s ARMED INDIAN WARS SOLDIER QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO SERGEANT IN UNIFORM

Description

Very rare and wonderful, 1870's Oversize Quarter Plate Tintype Photograph of an Armed, Indian Wars period Sergeant in dress uniform. This outstanding Tintype Photo measures approx. 3 1/2" by 5" (Quarter Plate size) and is unmounted.
This fantastic, 1870's Tintype features a young, 3rd Indian War period United States Army Soldier wearing a tailored, double breasted shell jacket, white gloves and regulation trousers. He wears a “US brass belt plate and a kepi with a wreath cap insignia. The Sergeant wears appropriate chevrons on his sleeve. He stands holding his rifle with fixed bayonet upright before him.
Neither the Sergeant not the photographer is identified in any way.
This very attractive, 1870's Indian Wars Period Tintype Photo is in excellent condition. The Image is crisp and bold with sharp focus, strong contrast and warm, rich tonality. There is no staining or discoloration - no scratches, no significant creases or bends, no flaking and no surface crazing. The surface is stable and sound and the plate has some very light and unobtrusive minor bends. The Photograph is very well preserved and displays beautifully.
A very rare and very attractive, 1870's Quarter Plate Tintype Photograph of an armed, Indian Wars period Soldier in uniform and a fantastic addition to any collection!!!
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