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Civil War Polychrome Portrait Captain Edward M. Robinson
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Civil War Polychrome Portrait Captain Edward M. Robinson

Estimate: $250 - $500
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Hand-colored oval albumen print of a Union officer in full standing pose with sword, in oval frame. Back inscribed: 'taken in 1862, 124 years ago' (written 1986) with original period oval paper label reading "E.M. Robinson." Captain Edward M. Robinson, Company C, 5th Maine Infantry. From Anson, Maine. Enlisted as Sergeant June 24, 1861; served at First Bull Run; promoted 2nd Lt. August 1861; 1st Lt. June 1862; Captain June 1863. Mustered out July 27, 1864. Re-enlisted as Captain, 12th Maine Infantry.
5th Maine Infantry fought at First Bull Run, Seven Days, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Church, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor. It was one of the most heavily engaged Maine regiments.

Dimensions: frame: 8.25"h x 6.25"w

This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $35.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Very Good, hand-coloring intact, some edge fading typical of albumen prints. frame good.

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A CDV of Captain Robinson is held in the Maine State Archives Civil War Portraits Collection (identifier 11009). Personal items attributed to Robinson have been sold through Horse Soldier (specialist Civil War dealer).

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