For sale is an all original Civil War era 1/9 plate size Daguerreotype or tintype photo of a seated soldier. The photo shows no staining or cracking of any kind and displays very well. The leather case has minimal signs of wear with the original locking mechanism still perfect and intact. The 22 karat gold plating that surrounds the photo is in perfect condition and shows no signs of wear or chipping. The red velvet protectant opposite the photo has no stains or missing fabric. The flower motif is perfectly clean and clear with no signs of fading. This is the perfect addition to any collection and any serious collector will be proud to have this item for display. Also is a Civil War era tintype photo of three ladies in period clothing. The photo is 4 3/4 inches by 3 inches. It has been trimmed to fit a photo album at some point in its life. It is unknown if there is a connection between the seated soldier and the three ladies but they are being sold as one lot.