Confederate Officer with Virginia Staff Buttons

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Very fine sixth plate ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate officer with Virginia staff buttons on his frock coat.  The button design can be clearly seen with a loupe.  Two collar bars are visible under his beard, so he was at least a first lieutenant.  The officer’s cheeks are lightly tinted but thankfully no gilt was applied to the buttons.  A slouch hat completes the officer’s wardrobe.  The pose is serious and determined, reflective of the times.  This is a quality Confederate officer image from the state of Virginia.  There is some slight solarization that does not affect the image.  It is housed in a complete leatherette case with separated spine.