Thursday, November 13, 2008

Albumen Image of CW Musicians


eBay seller heritageauctionsinc( 66) is auctioning this albumen image of Civil War musicians (eBay no. 260311307750) from its catalog "2008 NOV Signature Civil War Auction #6015":

Great Civil War Albumen Image with Period Ink Script Note Accompanying "Musicians for Company I 77th Illinois Volunteers". All wear regulations frock coats, sashes, sword belts, shoulder scales, M1840 non com swords and bummer's caps. One man with painted eagle drum and fancy embroidered sling, another with a rotary valve horn. Superb quality, near perfect condition, just a few very minor minor scattered stains, barely noticeable. Archivally mounted in a period walnut frame. The ultimate Civil War musicians photograph.

Estimate: US $1,200.00 - US $1,500.00

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