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Civil War Era Tintype of a Young Soldier - Striking mid-19th century tintype portrait depicting a young man in uniform, wearing a button-front military coat, seated for a formal studio portrait. The image is housed in its original hinged case, with red velvet lining and an ornate gilt mat and preserver. Such portraits were popular among Civil War soldiers and their families, making this an evocative historical artifact of the period. 4 in. H, 6 1/2 in. W, 1/2 in. D