#11 1861 Abraham Lincoln Carte‑de‑Visite Union Case Littlefield, Parsons & Co. For Sale

#11 1861Abraham Lincoln CartedeVisite (Cut Down to Sixth Plate) –Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Thermoplastic Union Case – PatrioticMat with Flags, Shields, Cannon, and “Union 61” – Small Nick onUpper Edge – Perfect Hinges & Clasp

This listing features an early c.1861 cartedevisiteportrait of Abraham Lincoln, carefully cut down to fit asixthplate thermoplastic Union casemanufactured by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Theimage presents Lincoln in a classic studio pose, with good clarityand contrast, and remains securely seated within its original mat andpreserver.

Patriotic Mat Details: This is one of the moreelaborate and visually striking patriotic mats used during the earlyCivil War period. It features:

• Two American Flags — lower corners

• Two American Shields — upper corners

• “Union” boldly inscribed across the top

• Cannon with “Union 61” centered at the bottom, referencing the first year of the Civil War

These elements create a powerful display of Union symbolism,making the piece especially desirable to collectors of Civil Wariconography.

Case Details:

• Genuine Littlefield, Parsons & Co. thermoplastic Union case

• Deep brown coloration with crisp molded detail

• Small nick on the upper edge (professionally noted; does not affect structural integrity)

• Clasp and hinges function perfectly

• Velvet pad present and wellpreserved

• No cracks or warping — structurally sound and displayready

Image Details:

• Original 1861 cartedevisite, trimmed to fit the sixthplate opening

• Good facial detail and contrast

• Clean presentation with no major surface flaws

• Securely mounted within mat and preserver

A rare and visually compelling combination of Lincolnportraiture, Union patriotic iconography,and Littlefield & Parsons craftsmanship. HybridCDVincase pieces are increasingly sought after for theiruniqueness and earlywar symbolism.