Civil War Era CDV Photograph Gentleman Watson's Gallery Cincinnati OH 2¢ Revenue

Description

View Civil War Era CDV Photograph Gentleman Watson's Gallery Cincinnati OH 2¢ Revenue with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. • Antique CDV portraits. • Studio: Watson’s Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio. Watson’s Gallery. The photograph features a well-dressed Victorian gentleman seated in a studio setting, wearing a formal coat, vest, bow tie, and pocket watch chain — typical attire of the mid-19th century. Original Civil War Era Carte de Visite Photograph – Cincinnati, Ohio Authentic antique Carte de Visite (CDV) portrait photograph dating to the American Civil War tax period, approximately 1864–1866 . The photograph features a well-dressed Victorian gentleman seated in a studio setting, wearing a formal coat, vest, bow tie, and pocket watch chain — typical attire of the mid-19th century. The reverse side clearly identifies the photography studio: Watson’s Gallery 92 West Fifth Street Cincinnati, Ohio This was a professional portrait studio operating in Cincinnati during the 1860s. 📮 Civil War Revenue Stamp A genuine U.S. Internal Revenue 2¢ Proprietary stamp is affixed to the back of the photograph. These tax stamps were required on photographs in the United States between 1864 and 1866 as part of federal taxation during the American Civil War . The stamp is hand-cancelled, which was standard practice by photographers to prevent reuse. This detail helps date the photograph very accurately and makes it particularly interesting for collectors of Civil War era photography and revenue stamps . 📷 Photograph Details • Original Carte de Visite photograph • Studio: Watson’s Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio • Approximate date: 1864–1866 • Size: 2.5 × 4 inches • Civil War era 2¢ revenue tax stamp on reverse • Victorian studio portrait of unidentified gentleman 📦 Condition Antique condition consistent with age. • Light surface wear and toning • Minor marks typical for photographs over 150 years old • Revenue stamp present and intact Please review photos carefully for full condition details. 🎖 Collector Interest A great piece for collectors of: • Civil War era photography • 19th century Americana • Antique CDV portraits • Revenue stamp collectibles • Cincinnati photography history Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Type

Photograph

Image Orientation

Portrait

Signed

No

Features

One of a Kind (OOAK)

Framing

Unframed

Production Technique

Albumen Print

Subject

Men

Vintage

Yes