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. …
Copy Tintype, 5×7 This image is a copy most likely made from an ambrotype. It is in a 5×7 inch format. I do not know when it was made, but I would guess late 1800’s. I have seen an image of an identified Indiana private using the identical flag backdrop…
Ruby Ambrotype, 9th plate This image of a seated militia soldier is likely from Massachusetts based on images of soldiers identified to Massachusetts with nearly identical uniforms. The frock coat with three rows of buttons and extensive collar, cuff and chest decoration has been seen on Massachusetts militiamen. The uniform…