Archive including a quarter plate tintype of an unidentified Confederate soldier, possibly from Nashville, seated and holding a book, together with a ninth-plate tintype of the same subject in a civilian suit (with a partial gutta percha case); 1 CDV of the same subject attired in a dark suit and holding a book, unframed, with Giers Nashville Tennessee backstamp. Lot also includes an 1864 Atlanta newspaper clipping, assorted 19th century calling cards, and "List of Broken Banks" inscribed on lined paper. All housed in a 19th century blue velvet and paper mache sewing box. Box measures 3 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W.

Confederate tintype with some fading, missing half of case. Bending and toning to photograph. Sewing box with some fading to color and general overall wear and losses. Paper items with toning, wear.