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ARTIFACT:
Nice Civil War era Charlestown, Massachusetts policeman CDV (carte de visite). Strangely, the policeman is not wearing a breast badge, but his jacket buttons show the letters "CP" (Charlestown Police) and the Bunker Hill Monument embossed on them. His belt buckle is clearly visible and shows a nicely detailed wreath that reads: "POLICE" in the center, also visible is the handle of the policeman's Billy Club. The reverse of the CDV reads: "C. S. DUES, PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, No. 101 MAIN STREET, CHARLESTOWN, MASS."
VINTAGE:
Civil war era.
SIZE:
Approximately 4-1/8" in height x 2-1/2" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Thin paper photograph applied to a thick card.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
"C. S. DUES, PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, NO. 101 MAIN STREET, CHARLESTOWN, MASS."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Civil War police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFJM15 LAEJX1/16 SeVAIJX03/13/21
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The CDV shows minor to moderate age/storage wear, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
