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Posted 1 year ago
scottvez
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This is a sixth plate ruby ambrotype from the Civil War era.
The stamped brass matting is called the "Constitution and Union" mat and has those words along with a ship and cannon at the bottom along with "July 4, 1776". The top of the matting has thirteen stars flanked by the US Flag.
This particular mat was produced by the Scovill Manufacturing Co. During the Civil War there were several styles of Patriotic mattings produced by several different companies.
Reproduction of this image in any form is prohibited.
Scott
Civil WarBy the time Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865,…
AmbrotypesInvented by Frederick Scott Archer as a cheaper alternative to the daguerre…
Thanks for looking official.
Scott
Thanks for looking Purdy.
Scott
I just had to say, LOVE IT again, there is so much detail in the photo, & the matting.
Thanks walksoftly-- these mats really up the appeal of average Civil War photographs.
I'll post some other examples later today.
Scott
Thanks for looking vetraio.
Scott
i have to agree with walksoftly, LOVE IT ,THE DETAIL IN THE PHOTO AND THE MATTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY BEAUTIFUL !!!! :-)
P.S I LOVE THE CLOTHES!!!!!!!!
Really clear photo. Love them chops too!
Thanks for looking/ commenting bellin and AmberRose.
Scott
Another winner Scottvez!
Thanks wolcott, I appreciate the comment and love!
Scott
Thanks joe and filmnet.
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Thanks bratjdd and tom.
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Thanks samovar.
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Thanks trgrubaugh.
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Thanks vetraio and filmnet.
Scott