Tintype, 6th plate This interesting image depicts a seated soldier with his arms crossed across his waist. He is wearing a sack coat which most likely was purchased privately. Although hard to distinguish, there could be a chest pocket on the coat. The buttons have been painted with gold paint,…
Ambrotype, 6th plate This image is dark, but it has very nice content. Two young soldiers stand behind a mother, father and young girl. The young men are likely the older brothers of the young girl. The young men are both wearing shell jackets that are similar to Confederate depot…
This sixth plate tintype depicts a Union soldier standing with his weapon, which looks like a Mississippi rifle with sabre bayonet attached. The soldier is nicely posed with his arm across his torso. He is wearing a slouch hat, and has a western theatre look about him. His belt has…