This is an original period image from the Library of Congress, the National Archives and other quality sources restored and tinted by the internationally known color artist and author of "Restoring and Tinting Vintage Images", David Richardson. This is an exclusive listing of his work on ebay.
Each image is taken from a high resolution negative and then cleaned of blemishes, damage, scratches, and whatever the decades have caused. Then the image is carefully brought back to life by adding color to the black and white image. By using these techniques the hands of time are turned back and for the first time you can see the images in color as they might have been on the day they were taken.
You have your choice of size and finish for the photo. Note that the size you choose may require cropping and the finished image may appear slightly different than the one shown. If preferred a white border can be added above/below or left/right to allow all of the original image to print. Unless requested when placing your order, your image may be cropped. If you would like to see how a specific image will look for the size you have chosen, please contact us and indicate the size you are interested in.
Matte Finish:
E-Surface Photo Paper is by far our most popular photographic paper. As a professional paper, it boasts rich, sharp color that won't fade or yellow, creating beautiful prints that will last for years to come.
Glossy (Metallic) finish:
Our Metallic Photo Paper features a unique pearlescent surface. It offers highly saturated colors, ultra-bright backgrounds, and will last a lifetime with typical home storage.
Street View
St. Augustine, Florida
This scene in St. Augustine Florida shows what a typical town during the period may have looked like. Unpaved roads crowded by wooden buildings on both sides. Here we see Union soldiers as well as civilians along the road.
St. Augustine fell into Union hands in March of 1862 and remained there for the rest of the war. About the time of its capture 80-100 men enlisted and joined the Third Florida Regiment. By the end of the year only 10 remained. By the end of the war only 8 of the original 100 were captured.
While the soldiers of St. Augustine did not fair too well, the city remained fairly intact and unchanged. Coming first into Confederate hands in January of 1861 and then back into Union hands in March of 1862 on both occasions the defending forces left without a fight. Union soldiers stationed in St. Augustine enjoyed their time and intermingled with the locals. Many of them moved permanently to the city and stayed for years after.