This extremely rare image depicts a soldier in the Second Wisconsin Infantry dressed in the state issued “Bull Run” uniform. This is the uniform the 2d Wisconsin Regiment wore at the battle of First Bull Run, where they took friendly fire after being mistaken for Confederate soldiers. The frock coat…
Pictured in this tintype are William M. Bearden (standing) and Rufus M. Bearden of Bibb Co. GA. William enlisted on April 15, 1861 as a private in Co. C, 8th GA Infantry (Macon Guards). He is wearing the uniform of the Macon Guards in this image, and the letters “MG”…
This fine ninth plate ruby ambrotype depicts a Federal Bandsman holding an over the shoulder saxhorn. He has a belt with two-piece belt plate, the design of which I cannot discern. He is wearing a frock coat and his hat is trimmed with a stripe above the band. The interesting…