1860s Oreo Union Case Krainik 742 Thermoplastic Tintype Young Woman Bow EarringsItem Specifics
- Type:Photograph
- Format:Tintype
- Production Technique:Tintype
- Year of Production:1860-1869 (Civil War Era)
- Image Color:Black & White
- Subject:Children & Family, Girls, Women, Portrait, Victorian Fashion
- Size:1.75 in (Diameter)
- Features:Miniature, In Original Case, Single Image, Intricate Fashion Accents
- Case Material:Thermoplastic (Union Case)
- Catalog Reference:Krainik-742 (Scarce Starburst Design)
- Antique:Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture:United States
Description
An exceptional and beautifully preserved mid-19th-century miniature circular thermoplastic Union Case, historically cataloged as theKrainik-742 starburst pattern. Known colloquially to photographic historians as an"Oreo" case, this highly sought-after round pocket variant features a bold central eight-pointed starburst radiating out into fine linear rays, tightly framed by clean concentric lines and a classic rope-turn border. This variant is classified as scarce in early American photographic literature.
The chocolate brown molded thermoplastic exterior retains remarkably crisp structural definition to its high-relief areas. The matching halves align seamlessly, revealing a single-tray configuration with beautifully rendered concentric decorative rings lining the reverse side of the lid.The interior houses an incredibly sharp, high-contrast direct-positive miniaturetintype portraitof a young woman. The image is bordered by its original, highly reflective die-stamped starburst gilded brass mat and protective preserver ring:
- The Portrait:A striking bust-length image of a young lady or adolescent girl styled in classic mid-1860s fashion. Her hair is intricately coiffed with a braided crown accent, and she wears prominent dangling drop earrings. She is further distinguished by a broad, vertically striped silk bow elegantly tied at her high neckline.
A pristine specimen offering strong appeal to Civil War-era photographic historians, Union Case variant collectors, and antique costume enthusiasts alike.Condition Report
- Case:Excellent overall condition. The exterior retains sharp, unrubbed definition to the molded details. The internal track rims are clean with an effortless, secure closure. Free of major chips, cracks, or hairline fractures.
- Photograph:The tintype exhibits phenomenal clarity, strong tonal contrast, and exceptional detail retention in the fine texturing of the hair and bow. Minimal superficial age wear; a premium, well-sheltered example.
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