Awesome Half Plate Tintype of Brothers, 1860s / Civil Are Era Photo postcard The backing piece is a

The backing piece is a modern addition

which would make it quite rare

and is in very good or better antique condition

but shows him without his spectacles

Awesome Half Plate Tintype of Brothers, 1860s / Civil Are Era Photo postcard The backing piece is aOriginal half plate tintype of two men, Civil War era. When viewed under good lighting this tintype looks close to my listing photo #1 listing photo #2 was taken in bad lighting. This is UNCASED but is behind mat and cover glass. There is an oval abrasion along the edges where the mat makes contact with the image.. this is mostly hidden by the mat, and otherwise the image is in excellent condition. Boxed shipping. 8338