Lot 244

RARE Antique c. 1873 Civil War GAR Soldier in Uniform Cyanotype Photograph on Board

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RARE Antique c. 1873 Civil War GAR Soldier in Uniform Cyanotype Photograph on Board
RARE Antique c. 1873 Civil War GAR Soldier in Uniform Cyanotype Photograph on Board
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RARE Antique c. 1873 Civil War GAR Soldier in Uniform Cyanotype Photograph on Board

Starting Bid: $15

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by One Source Auctions
August 3, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
177 S. Main St.
Canandaigua, NY, US 14424

He is he is wearing an 1873 Kepi hat and has a GAR medal. The Cyanotype Sir John Herschel invented the cyanotype process in 1842, rather early in the history of photography. While both albumen and silver gelatin prints rely on the light sensitivity of silver, cyanotypes are produced by light sensitive iron salts. Technical definition :A piece of paper is first sensitized with a solution of ferric ammonium citrate (an iron salt) and potassium ferricyanide (a crystalline iron salt) and dried. The prepared paper is then contact printed , or placed in direct contact with the negative, and exposed to sunlight until an image begins to appear on the paper (usually about fifteen minutes). As contact prints, they are always the same size as their negatives. In the final step, the print is washed in water to oxidize the iron salts and draw out the cyanotype's brilliant blue color. General Attributes The cyanotype is named for its rich blue-green hue, cyan. Cyanotype prints have no emulsion; the light-sensitive iron salts have been infused into the paper fibers, unlike either albumen or gelatin silver prints. Cyanotypes were far simpler and les expensive to produce, which made them a favorite method for turn-of-the-century amateurs who wanted to make proofs of their negatives. The architectural blueprint is a variation of this photographic process. Dates 1842 to present. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 6.5" board
  • Condition: Good Condition

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