Edward McLaughlin and his horse tintype, circa 1861-1865
Permanent ID:
8500
Date:
circa 1861 – 1865
Image Description:
Image: 1/4 plate of Edward McLaughlin and his horse, of the 8th Pa. Cavalry, 89th Pa. Volunteers in the Civil War Case: Thermoplastic case embossed with the common "Alone at the Rendezvous" design (Berg No. 1-35) engraved by Anthony Schaefer from a John Sartain engraving (mezzotint) "Alone at the Rendezvous" which was inspired by an earlier painting by Alfred deDreux
Inscription:
(printed on paper): LITTLEFIELD, PARSONS & CO., / MANUFACTURERS OF / Daguerreotype Cases. / L., P. & CO., / Are the sole Proprietors and only / legal Manufacturers of / UNION CASES, / WITH THE / Embracing Riveted Hinge. / Patented, / Oct. 14, 1856, & April 21, 1857.
(Paper lining in tray beneath image package)
Format:
Tintypes
