December 2,2023: Premier Americana - Day Two
Sat, Dec 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 2024
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE MECKLENBURG CO., NORTH CAROLINA SOLDER SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE PHOTOGRAPH
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$1,625
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE MECKLENBURG CO., NORTH CAROLINA SOLDER SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE PHOTOGRAPH, a torso-length depiction identified as Corporal John Alexander Gibbs (1830-1862), in his wool jacket proudly holding a carbine rifle and wearing a slouch hat. 1861-1862. 3 7/8" x 2 1/2" plate.
Catalogue Note: The present image is identified by a paper sleeve penciled "Tin Type of Great GrF John Alexander Gibbs (Belongs to Marian Samuelson)." Marian Gibbs Samuelson (1922-2014) was the great-granddaughter of John Gibbs. The lot is also accompanied by a 1939 letter from the War Department with information about Gibbs.
John Gibbs enlisted on September 16, 1861, as a Corporal in Co. C, 37th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry. He was killed on August 9, 1862, at the Battle of Cedar Run in Culpeper Co., Virginia.
Condition
A strong image in very good condition with a few very light bends.
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Marian E. Gibbs Samuelson (Great-granddaughter).
Archie Baird Gibbs (Grandson).
Rev. John Milton Gibbs (Son).
John Alexander Gibbs.
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