Miniature Tintype Photo of a Man Oval Union Case Dated 1865 Civil War Tax Stamp mechanical Blind Billy

Blind Billy

Here is an image you are very unlikely to have seen before and will probably have a very long wait before one turns up again

hands folded with foliage and possibly part of a front porch visible in the background

and for Mathew Brady in New York City

Rare and interesting

Miniature Tintype Photo of a Man Oval Union Case Dated 1865 Civil War Tax Stamp mechanical Blind BillyTintype of a young man, in its original union case. Based on other photos picked up with this, he might have been a member of the Stone family of New York City. Case is about 2" x 1. 75" when closed. On the back of the tintype is a Civil War revenue stamp, initialed and dated 1865 by the photographer. The case has one or two tiny nicks but is in overall very good antique condition.. clicks and stays closed, tight hinge, manufacturer's label still