RARE! CIVIL WAR UNION SOLDIER'S POCKET PHOTO ALBUM with 24 GEM TINTYPES c1863

CIVIL WAR - UNION SOLDIER'S POCKET PHOTO ALBUM WITH 24 GEM TINTYPES. CIVIL WAR UNION SOLDIER'S POCKET FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM WITH 24 GEM SIZED TINTYPES.

THIS SMALL FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM FROM BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS HOLDS IT'S ORIGINAL 24 GEM SIZE. THIS ALBUM WAS DESIGNED TO BE CARRIED IN THE POCKETS OF THE UNIFORMS OF UNION CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS WHEN AWAY DURING THEIR FEDERAL SERVICE. Gilt design work including Union stars on the outer cover along with gilt design work including Union stars and the title. Includes 12 album leaves with oval cut-outs bordered by a gold. On each side that holds its original gem sized tintypes, gilt edges, with working crosshatched embossed solid brass cover clasp. DIMENSIONS (CLOSED): WIDTH 1 5/8" x HEIGHT 1 11/16" x DEPTH 13/16. PLEASE EXCUSE THE LETTER OPENER BLADE IN THE PICTURES USED TO HOLD THESE VERY SMALL ALBUM PAGES OPEN FOR THE PICTURES IN THIS LISTING. THIS IS NOT A COPY OR A REPRODUCTION.

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