An unidentified Illinois 90 Day Volunteer and a second???

[csuniforms]

These two photos come from the Library of Congress Collection which is a real pleasure to look through--the second is an unidentified member of Company H 7th Illinois Infantry in either a Company donated uniform or future issue--from research the first 400 uniforms to the 7th Illinois were blue satinette and the time was May of 1861.
The first is unidentified BUUUUTTT--- has the same backround as the first photo--another 7th Illinois Volunteer 90 Day? What do you think?
Tom Arliskas
CSuniforms

[Coatsy]

Re: An unidentified Illinois 90 Day Volunteer and a second???

Tom, the second jacket looks like it has a slightly shorter collar, and I cannot tell if there is piping on the collar as well. Also, it looks like Number 2 has some sort of pocket on the upper part of the jacket as well.

But, great photos. Thanks for posting!

[DeBruhl]

Re: An unidentified Illinois 90 Day Volunteer and a second???

I don't think they are from the same unit based on the photos. As already mentioned the second is missing piping on the collar and it has a pocket. There are two other differences that jump out at me as well. The coat in the first pic has button cuffs and the second coat does not. Also note the shoulder straps on the second soldiers coat and it appears there are none on the coat in the first photo.

Anyway good pics!

[ScottCross]

Re: An unidentified Illinois 90 Day Volunteer and a second???

Very nice images Tom. I have to agree that there are too many differences for these to be the same type jacket. The background is only a white canvas sheet, which would have been used by many photographers in their studios.

[csuniforms]

Re: An unidentified Illinois 90 Day Volunteer and a second???

Very nice images Tom. I have to agree that there are too many differences for these to be the same type jacket. The background is only a white canvas sheet, which would have been used by many photographers in their studios.

Scott-- I was hoping you would say it was another Illinois soldier-- so then I could say "Scott Cross says it is another Illinois soldier"-- as a reference-- it does look like the photo was taken by the same photographer-- but we will never know.

Tom Arliskas
CSuniforms