Ambrotype of a young private wearing ring on little finger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05131.17 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1862 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 9.5 x 8 cm Order a Copy
Seated, half length portrait of a young private wearing military waistcoat and ring. The ring and military buttons have been painted gold, and the waistcoat is open except for bottom button. Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with a flower design surrounded by a starburst and vines. Top and bottom of the case are separate. Case thickness 1.6 cm.
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