{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-federal-soldier-quarter-plate-tintype-photograph-1","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Federal Soldier Quarter Plate Tintype Photograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Everything about this image, including its presentation, makes it a splendid memento of the Civil War Era. This cased \"Quarter Plate\" (Approximately 3.25 x 4.25 inches) tintype portrait shows an unidentified Union solider. He wears a Federal Frock Coat with 9 Brass buttons along with a Kepi. The image is clear and crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is behind glass held in an ornate brass mat loaded with intricate designs edging the tintype. A gutta-percha case molded back with a molded floral design. Interior of the case is lined in velvet type material with decorative designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall very nice condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTintypes, originally known as or ferrotypes or melainotypes, were invented in the 1850s and continued to be produced into the 20th century. The photographic emulsion was applied directly to a thin sheet of iron coated with a dark lacquer or enamel, which produced a unique positive image. Like the ambrotype, tintypes were often hand-colored. Customers purchased cases, frames, or paper envelopes to protect and display their images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily used for portraiture, each photo is a unique camera-exposed image and was available in the following standard-sizes. The most common size was the sixth plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Imperial or Mammoth Plate - Larger than 6.5 x 8.5 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Whole Plate - 6.5 x 8.5 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Half Plate - 4.25 x 5.5 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Quarter Plate - 3.25 x 4.25 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Sixth Plate - 2.75 x 3.25 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Ninth Plate - 2 x 2.5 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41417318596677,"sku":"ONJR24HRTZA42","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HRTZA42__02.jpg?v=1713363510","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-federal-soldier-quarter-plate-tintype-photograph-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}