1860s CIVIL WAR UNION ARMY CAVALRY SOLDIER CDV PHOTO - A VERMONT CAVALRY MIDGET
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:47724916 | Original/Reprint: Original Print |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Date of Creation: 1860-1869 |
Very rare and simply fantastic, 1860's CDV Photograph of a Union Civil War Vermont Cavalry Soldier who appears to be a Dwarf / “Little Person”.
This exceptionally rare and fascinating, Civil War Soldier CDV Photo measures approx. 2 1/2" by 4" (including the original, square cornered card, gold rule border card mount). The CDV features a full length, standing portrait of a Union Army Cavalry Soldier wearing a shell jacket, light colored regulation trouser,... knee high leather boots and a wonderful Hardee Hat that appears to be significantly oversized given his small stature. The Cavalryman cradles his sheathed sword in the crook of his right arm.
While the Soldier is not identified in any way, the back of the mount carries the mark of the photographer – F. Mowrey of Rutland, Vermont and the Cavalryman’s Hardee Hat features insignia that identifies him as a member of Company H of the 1st Vermont Cavalry.
This Photograph has perplexed us ever since we purchased it. The Cavalryman pictured is EXCEPTIONALLY short – a hair’s breath taller than a dwarf and MUCH shorter than any Cavalry Soldier we have ever seen. The Photo came to us with a late 19th century note that read “I think that this is father’s cousin Byron”, however, there were only 2 soldiers in the 1st Vermont Cavalry named Byron and neither served in Company H. We thought that the fact that this Cavalry Soldier’s short stature might have been a subject of some note yet we have been unable to uncover any information regarding any “little person” that served in the 1st Vermont Cavalry. Any information regarding the identity of the Vermont Cavalryman would be GREATLY appreciated.
This very rare and VERY interesting, CDV Portrait Photo of a Union Army, Civil War Cavalry Soldier is in excellent condition. The focus is sharp, the contrast strong and the tonality rich and warm. Both the Photo and the card mount are generally clean and crisp and very well preserved.
An exceptionally rare and original, 1860's CDV Photograph of a Union Civil War Vermont Cavalry Soldier who appears to be a Dwarf / “Little Person” and a fantastic addition to any collection!!
Be sure to check out this sellers other auctions for a number of other, original Civil War Photographs which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!!!Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.
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This exceptionally rare and fascinating, Civil War Soldier CDV Photo measures approx. 2 1/2" by 4" (including the original, square cornered card, gold rule border card mount). The CDV features a full length, standing portrait of a Union Army Cavalry Soldier wearing a shell jacket, light colored regulation trouser,... knee high leather boots and a wonderful Hardee Hat that appears to be significantly oversized given his small stature. The Cavalryman cradles his sheathed sword in the crook of his right arm.
While the Soldier is not identified in any way, the back of the mount carries the mark of the photographer – F. Mowrey of Rutland, Vermont and the Cavalryman’s Hardee Hat features insignia that identifies him as a member of Company H of the 1st Vermont Cavalry.
This Photograph has perplexed us ever since we purchased it. The Cavalryman pictured is EXCEPTIONALLY short – a hair’s breath taller than a dwarf and MUCH shorter than any Cavalry Soldier we have ever seen. The Photo came to us with a late 19th century note that read “I think that this is father’s cousin Byron”, however, there were only 2 soldiers in the 1st Vermont Cavalry named Byron and neither served in Company H. We thought that the fact that this Cavalry Soldier’s short stature might have been a subject of some note yet we have been unable to uncover any information regarding any “little person” that served in the 1st Vermont Cavalry. Any information regarding the identity of the Vermont Cavalryman would be GREATLY appreciated.
This very rare and VERY interesting, CDV Portrait Photo of a Union Army, Civil War Cavalry Soldier is in excellent condition. The focus is sharp, the contrast strong and the tonality rich and warm. Both the Photo and the card mount are generally clean and crisp and very well preserved.
An exceptionally rare and original, 1860's CDV Photograph of a Union Civil War Vermont Cavalry Soldier who appears to be a Dwarf / “Little Person” and a fantastic addition to any collection!!
Be sure to check out this sellers other auctions for a number of other, original Civil War Photographs which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!!!Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.
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ATTENTION FRIENDS!!! We are pleased to announce the start up of a second weekly auction by WALNUTTS-2.0!!! The next generation of NUTS have decided to take a crack at listing some of the hundreds of items that we have accumulated over the past 38 years. Click Here to See What WALNUTTS-2.0 is Offering in this week’s Ebay Auction!! Rest assured that WALNUTTS2 will be offering the same high standard of customer service and 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee that you have found here in our weekly auctions. The "young'uns" will be starting off slow as they learn the ropes but we ask that you support them as you have supported us over the past 23+ years!!
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