This is an original image case that was designed to hold an image. These are the style case that are made of a thermoplastic material that is better known as a "Gutta Percha" case. They are high quality cases that held the best images of the Civil War era. It is the thinner version that will hold the tintype style image as well as a Daguerreotype. This is the size that is known to collectors as the sixth plate size. It measures about 2.75 inches by 3.25 inches in overall size. On the sides of the case it has the design that is known as case #413, 'Scroll with Grapes,' design case in the wonderful 1988 copy-written book entitled Union Cases; A Collector's Guide to the Art of America's First Plastics by Krainik, Krainik, and Walvoord. It has the chip on the side by the closure clasp. This is a very pleasing looking original Civil War image case that just needs your image.
Item #: C2150
Shipping Weight:
0.3 lb
Your Price:$49.00 USD
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