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Item Description
Antique Civil War Era Gem Tintype CDV Photo – Young Gentleman in Patterned Vest, Potter's Patent March 7, 1865 Mount & 3-Cent Revenue Stamp
Up for sale is an original Civil War-era gem-sized tintype portrait housed inside its original Carte de Visite (CDV) paper sleeve mount. This historic image features a young gentleman styled in a patterned/floral waistcoat vest, bow tie, and jacket.
Collector Highlights:
Civil War Revenue Stamp: The reverse retains an original 3-Cent Green "Proprietary" U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp affixed diagonally to the backing paper (taxed under the Civil War photography tax act between 1864 and 1866).
Patented Card Sleeve: Housed in an embossed paper card sleeve featuring a star-patterned arched window, blind-stamped along the bottom edge: "POTTER'S PATENT MARCH 7 1865".
Sharp Subject Detail: High-contrast portrait detailing period menswear, including the patterned vest and bow tie.
Format: Gem Tintype mounted inside a CDV Paper Sleeve.
Dimensions: Entire Mount measures approx. 2.25" x 4".
Era: Circa 1865 (Civil War Era).
📸 Buyer Note: Please inspect all high-resolution listing photos carefully for exact physical condition, stamp state, and card mount aging.
Condition Report:
Overall Condition: Very good antique condition.
Photo Condition: Clean portrait with good facial clarity and strong contrast.
Mount Condition: Card sleeve exhibits light, age-appropriate toning, minor foxing/spotting, and edge wear. The reverse backing paper with the 3-cent revenue stamp remains firmly attached and complete as shown.
