Abraham Lincoln Ferrotype Portrait, 1864 Presidential Election
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1864 Presidential ElectionOffered here is an Abraham Lincoln Ferrotype Portrait from the 1864 Presidential election. Ferrotypes, or tintypes, are photographs made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal. These were very typical of the period, especially in a political setting for campaign purposes.The photo was done by Matthew Brady, one of the earliest American photographers known for his shots of the Civil W...ar as well as Presidential photographs. This particular example is absolutely stunning, with a crystal clear image of the Great Emancipator. The unusually oval ferrotype measures 1” x .75” in an ornate, gold roped frame.The perfect item from anyone interested in Americana!
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