60th New York, 1862

[FortyRounder]

Could one of you fine gentleman with high-res capabilities post some blown-up shots of this image so we can see what the guys in the back are wearing:

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?cwnyhs:1:./temp/~ammem_UOxK::

Thanks a lot.

[FranklinGuardsNYSM]

Re: 60th New York, 1862

I know you asked for a "fine gentleman," but you'll have to settle for me.

[FortyRounder]

Re: 60th New York, 1862

Much appreciated. Among the men in the background (who I'm assuming are enlisted), of those whose headgear is discernable, I count 24 wearing caps and 10 in hats.

[styler]

Re: 60th New York, 1862

According to the regimental history written during the war many of these officers lost their possessions not long afterwards when their baggage was captured or burned as Confederate forces converged in that part of Virginia during the Cedar Mountain and Second Bull Run campaigns. The men of the 60th NY were a pretty sickly bunch at this time with typhus rampant, which was one of the reasons they were ordered to go into camp at White Sulpher Springs.

Some pretty interesting hats in that crowd. One should note the use of at least one belt (just to the left of the officers) and the nice suspenders in the other enlargement on the men seated to the right of them. There is a mix of issued and privately acquired shirts. Also interesting is the documentation of sack coats, as I have been told this regiment was initially issued NYS jackets. BTW, I'm glad that during the Civil War soldiers always wore their coats outdoors and buttoned them just so.

Note also the sentry under the right side of the columned structure. Is he at support arms?

[KPavia]

Re: 60th New York, 1862

Is it just me or is the guy who is in the second picture posted by Marc who is in the middle standing on the right of the guy drinking from his cup have his pant legs rolled up really high, or is he just basically wearing some sort of straps around his legs?

[KarinTimour]

Re: 60th New York, 1862

Is it just me or is the guy who is in the second picture posted by Marc who is in the middle standing on the right of the guy drinking from his cup have his pant legs rolled up really high, or is he just basically wearing some sort of straps around his legs?

I think he's pulled his pants up by turning them inside out and what you're seeing is the hem of the pants at different points up his legs. Guess it was hot and that was a cooler way to do it?

Karin Timour
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