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  • Civil War Image--Thought?

    A recent acquisition. Although I have entitled this image "Confederate Volunteer", I have no idea if this is a civilian/military or Confederate/Federal Soldier. I post it here for your information and comments. The reverse of the image is unmarked.

    Some interesting features:
    1.) The angle of the coat's collar points. It also doesn't seem to have an visible trimming;
    2.) The pinky ring;
    3.) The lock of hair inside the frame;
    4.) He's missing ever other (alternating) coat button.

    Just goes to show you that you should never overlook the pile of old photos in your local "junk" store.

    Thanks!

    Jim Page
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    Last edited by James A. Page; 11-25-2008, 11:15 AM. Reason: Grammar
    Jim Page

    "Boys, Follow Me!"--Colonel William Bowen Campbell
    1st Regiment of Tennesse Volunteers (1846-1847)

    "Weeping in solitude for the fallen brave is better than the presence of men too timid to strike for their country"--Motto embroidered on the flag of the 1st Regiment of Tennessee Volunteers and presented by the Nashville Female Academy (June, 1846).

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    Re: Civil War Image--Thought?

    I would theorize that the lock of hair was his and included with the image as a keepsake. I would give it a 50/50 chance of being added after his death.

    Kace
    Kevin 'Kace' Christensen
    7th & 30th Missouri Volunteers

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    • #3
      Re: Civil War Image--Thought?

      Hi,

      The jacket looks like it has a really tall collar, and the button holes are really long. Cool picture, thanks for posting it.

      Andrew
      Andrew Kasmar

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