Sgt John W. Stevens Photo 87th Reg Ind Inf Gutta Percha
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This auction is for a wonderful Civil War Photo of a Union Soldier in a oval Gutta Percha Union case mfg. by Scovill Co. The case is in excellent condition and decorated with flowers in a pedestal vase on botoh sides. It is brown in color. It measures about 2 inches by 1 7/8 inches. Inside the case is a handwritten note in ink reading: Portrate, Sgt. John W. Stevens C. B. 87th Regt. Ind. Inf. Taken at Louisville, Ky Sept 19th at the age of 19. The picture is in super condition with wonderful detail including color in his checks. This was probably taken earlier and the note added upon his death. Iknow this is not a tintype as it appeass to be on glass. T appears to be no loss of the image at all. Spots are just flashback. I know you will be pleased with this Civil War Item. Keyword: Ambrotype Daguerreotypes. see pics. I have been searching the internet for a roster of the 87th Indiana Infantry for research on this young man. If you know w I can locate a roster for this period of the 87th. please email. I did find a sight that had photos of a few of the soldiers. Look over the photos and email any questions. Thanks for Looking and Good Luck!!!!!
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