Rare 1860s Civil War Era Tintype Photo Post Mortem Boy Propped in Chair 6438(x) solider Red hand-tinted bows

Red hand-tinted bows

5") has a backmark of Gutekunst

Very good vintage condition overall

however it's not a postcard

Mary was eventually purchased by the Senecas

Rare 1860s Civil War Era Tintype Photo Post Mortem Boy Propped in Chair 6438(x) solider Red hand-tinted bowsOriginal tintype, post mortem boy in chair, early 1860s, sixth plate in half of its original case behind mat and cover glass. Very good or better antique condition as far as damage goes, with no bends. The image itself looks a bit shadowy in my indoor office lighting, but the details improve a lot in bright light or daylight pic #1 was taken with my cell phone, using FLASH, and uploaded directly to this listing with NO editing or enhancing of any