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…
This 9th plate tintype depicts a young Union soldier in his frock coat with shoulder scales attached. He is likely a new recruit, as experienced soldiers threw the shoulder scales away. They were designed to protect the shoulders from saber blows but mostly made a good target of the wearer. …
This very nice albumen shows a standing Collis S. Hough, who enlisted in the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, Company I. Hough is nicely posed standing next to a column with one arm resting on the column. He has sergeant stripes on his sleeves, his rank at enlistment. He was reduced…