This sixth plate Confederate ambrotype features some great content. The soldier is posed with his weapons held up in each hand for all to see. He is obviously ready for a fight. Prominently displayed is the large D guard Bowie knife with gilded guard. He has a Colt revolver in…
Thomas M. Reese enlisted on October 5, 1861 into Company A, US Volunteers, 2nd Sharpshooters. They were, of course, a part of the famous Berdan’s Sharpshooters. Reese’s name can also be found with the spelling “Rees.” Reese served with the Sharpshooters until his discharge on September 22, 1864. This image…
Very nice sixth plate tintype of a seated Confederate Officer. Although unidentified, the image came out of North Carolina. The officer is seated with one arm casually resting on the back of the chair with a large portion of his frock coat visible. The buttons are gilded, but his rank…