Noticed this officer who appears to be wearing a pair of Corduroy Trousers. Appears to be buttons on the leg. Pretty interesting.
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Great call Ken. At first glance, the side buttons on the trousers make them appear to be knee breeches or even riding breeches (like jodhpers). You've got a good eye to catch the corduroy material.Ross L. Lamoreaux
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I don't believe I've ever seen trousers like this in a Civil War era photo. Very interesting. Do you by chance know who this col. is or which unit he is in? ThanksMorgan B. Tittle
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Originally posted by Carolann Schmitt View PostKen,
Could you post a link to the photo if it is online?
Thanks!
Here is the link to the site where it can be found
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Originally posted by fedcampaigner View PostI don't believe I've ever seen trousers like this in a Civil War era photo. Very interesting. Do you by chance know who this col. is or which unit he is in? Thanks
Pennsylvania Volunteers[COLOR=Blue][SIZE=2][FONT=Book Antiqua]Ken Raia[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]
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The photo's title is: Officers of 114th Pa. Infantry in front of Petersburg, August 1864.
The LOC number is: LC-B817-7316
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I also found interesting the lacing of the boot on the man sitting to the said officer's left. A forerunner of the Corcoran Jump Boot?
Cool pic; the knee buttons may indicate that the officer is wearing a pair of riding pants drawn from his civilian stash of clothing. I wonder if he had found time for a bit of riding in the morning only to have to ride back to camp and be informed that a picture was to be taken. Perhaps he had forgotten, quickly threw on his uniform coat and kepi (a nice cap, too) to be presentable for the photo.
A terrific photo that just stimulated my imagination!
John McPhersonJohn McPherson
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Co. A, Fourth U.S. Inf'y & Co. K, 1st Washington Territory Vols.
Fort Steilacoom, Washington Territory
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I also see the ring, Ron. Wasn't it was customary for males to wear their wedding band on the pinky finger of their left hand during this era? I read something along those lines many years ago, and this reminded me of it. Or am I way off?Last edited by PieBoy96; 07-03-2007, 06:25 AM.
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Paul,
During this period, it was not only common for men to wear wedding bands on the pinky (left or right), but various types of other rings as well. Those including, but not being limited to school rings, fraternal rings & family rings.
Paul B. Boulden Jr.
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Yes indeed, a very interesting photo! As fascinating as many of the uniform details are in this pic, it is also interesting that these are Zouave officers, from a regiment whose enlisted men were still sporting the full Zouave look (including fancy braided jackets and baggy red pants) in the summer of 1864. At the time of this photo, the 114th was assigned to the AoP Provost Guard and was doing duty at City Point. A number of photos of the companies of the 114th from this time period also exist. In those photos, the company officers are in trousers much like those of the officers flanking Col. Collis.Dan Munson
Co. F, 1st Calif. V.I.
5th Wisc./10th Va.
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