CDV Civil War Era Portrait Photograph Bearded Man Revenue Stamp Victorian

Description

View CDV Civil War Era Portrait Photograph Bearded Man Revenue Stamp Victorian with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is an original Civil War Era Carte de Visite (CDV) photograph featuring a portrait of a bearded man. The subject is seated, wearing a suit, and the image is framed by a decorative border on the front mount. This example of vernacular photography offers a glimpse into 19th-century life and portraiture. Adding to its historical significance, the reverse side of the CDV features a well-preserved blue two-cent U.S. Proprietary revenue stamp depicting George Washington. Such stamps were mandated on photographs during the Civil War period (1864-1866) to help fund the war effort, making this a distinct piece of American history. This listing includes the single mounted Carte de Visite photograph. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Subject

Portrait

Theme

Photograph

Production Technique

Albumen Print

Format

Cabinet Card

Size

4 x 6 in

Year of Production

1864-1866

Image Color

Black White

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1924

Type

Photograph

Material

Cardboard, Paper

Number of Photographs

1

Style

Portrait Photography

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

California Prop 65 Warning

No

Framing

Matted

Signed

No

Vintage

Yes

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Unit

Country of Origin

United States