1862 Hand Colored Civil War Photograph

Item Details

Unknown
John E. Mason
Unsigned
Portrait

An 1862 hand colored photograph. This piece depicts a seated young man in a military uniform, and oil paints add color to the image. It is presented in an oval gilt frame, and the backing is marked ‘John E. Mason, Taken 23 July, 1862, Age 14 years.’

Condition

Consistent with age; marks to frame and small cracks and chips to gesso

Dimensions

Item #

18COL114-117