Civil War Enlisted Union Soldier CDV Photograph Decker, Cleveland, Ohio

Description: Wonderful original Carte de Visite (CDV) of a young Union soldier. He wears an enlisted infantry frock coat, with an army issue vest of dark wool underneath. The verso bears the studio backmark of well known photographer E. Decker of 249 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The image remains in fair condition, showing signs of age and wear. General age toning and soiling evident - including an old finger print stain. Edge wear and corner bruising, as well as a crack/bend in one quarter - as seen. Please see the pictures for more detail. Guaranteed 100% authentic in every respect for life. Be sure to see our other listing for more historical antiques and militaria. Be sure to follow our store as new inventory is added daily. DECKER, EDGAR(18 Feb. 1832-1 Dec. 1905), one of Cleveland's earliest and most prominent photographers, grew up in New York State and was largely self-taught. At 13, he became a clerk in a store, after 7 years managing his own store where he developed an interest in photography. He moved to Cleveland in 1857 and worked in various studios for 2 years before opening his own on Superior St. in 1859, moving it to the more fashionableEuclid Ave. in 1883. Decker maintained a studio in Cleveland for over 40 years, producing an enormous volume of work that included portraits of old pioneers, lawyers, businessmen, physicians, society women, and families. In 1862 he photographed Cleveland regiments encamped outside the city prior to their involvement in theCivil War. Decker won many prizes for his portraits of famous statesmen, soldiers, diplomats, and actors and actresses. Among these were 4 presidentsGarfield, Grant, Hayes, and McKinleyas well as Gen. Sheridan.

Price: 58 USD

Location: Greenville, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-03T22:39:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.25 USD