This crystal clear sixth plate ambrotype depicts a seated Confederate soldier displaying a double barrel shotgun. The shotgun is proudly held up for the photographer, and the twin hammers and triggers are quite visible. The collar on the soldier’s jacket is folded open to reveal his white shirt, and the jacket…
Ambrotype, 6th plate Inside the case, in period writing, is written WC then what is either an M or another WC followed by Carter. Below the name is written 2nd SC Reg Richmond Va 1861. A review of service records for the Second South Carolina Regiment identified two men named…
Exceptional half plate ambrotype of an early war Virginia militia officer. He is posed with his foot officer’s sword, kepi and two piece Virginia buckle. The state seal on the plate is obviously Virginia, but it is not crystal clear, so the image is priced accordingly. The uniform buttons are…