Tintype of an Armed Union Cavalry Trooper

Somewhat larger than a sixth-plate, this studio image clearly shows a young man wearing a Model 1851 sword belt plate with an applied silver wreath while holding his kepi in one hand and a Model 1860 saber in the other. Lot includes a quarter-plate half case that is not original to the image.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, Southern MS

A really classic photograph.

Decent clarity and contrasts for a tintype; faint oval mat impression is evident.