RARE “WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE” FULL-PLATE THERMOPLASTIC “UNION” CASE

RARE “WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE” FULL-PLATE THERMOPLASTIC “UNION” CASE

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$950.00

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Item Code: 1221-280

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The "Washington Crossing the Delaware" full plate gutta-percha Union case is one of the most highly sought-after and magnificent thermoplastic photograph cases in early photography. Produced in 1858 by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., it features highly detailed, high-relief artwork inspired by Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. The two matching halves of this case depict George Washington and the Continental Army braving icy, treacherous waters during the famous Christmas night crossing of 1776.

Offered here is a full-plate size gutta-percha case. This case is empty, but was meant to house a large daguerreotype, ambrotype, or tintype. The interior is lined with a velvet pad on one side, leaving the other side empty for an image. There are some chips and cracks around the two brass hinges, with small cracks extending to the hinge pins located on the front and back. Some other minor edge wear. One half exhibits a very slight warp only noticeable along seam when halves are closed. Overall, the case still displays perfectly with excellent detail remaining.

A beautiful and large photographic case.  [jet] [ph:L]

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