1/6th Plate Tintype of Civil War Sailor with Tarred Wheel Cap

1/6th Plate Tintype Photograph of a Civil War Sailor Wearing a Tarred Wheel Cap
 
A striking original 1/6th plate tintype photograph depicting a Union Navy sailor from the American Civil War era. The subject is shown in studio portrait style, seated and dressed in regulation naval attire, prominently featuring a tarred wheel cap—a distinctive headgear worn by sailors during the mid-19th century. The tarred cap, designed to repel water and endure harsh maritime conditions, was a key element of the sailor’s uniform and indicative of naval service during the Civil War. This image is in great overall condition and housed in a complete leatherette case.