Sewing machines

[Last Southron]

At one time there were several discussions concerning the use of sewing machines and I think everyone agrees and understands their limited usage. At one time this picture was posted (I know because I made and kept a copy) reposting it last year with additional information. I can find the picture on line but I cannot not find the original link that was posted here; the difference at this moment is the whole world to me. Here is the current link http://teva.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/s...earchterm/wear, it says "Portrait of an unidentified group of men standing in front of a sewing machine store. Some men wear Confederate uniforms. The tintype is set in a decorative gold frame".

There-in is my problem, I desperately need the information concerning the original link and I hoped one of you could help me. It went something like this: Here in (the town of XXXXXX) stands a group of Confederate soldiers it is early in the war when due to limited weapons they have yet to be armed. I would greatly appreciate any assistance anyone can offer.



Thank you,

[Palmyra Possum]

Re: Sewing machines

While not a link to the original post, the website of the Williamson Grays (http://www.williamsongrays.com/unifo..._tennessee.htm) identifies the man in the center in the light coat as Marcus Toney of the 1st Tennessee, and the photo as a group of soldiers "upon their release from Elmira Prison in 1865." Their site further states: This photograph is often mistaken for early war volunteers but if you look closely at the photograph you can see their clothing is mismatched and has been worn out from service. Toney says in his book:

..were at the depot when an enterprising photographer set up his camera and said, 'Boys, you should take a picture to take home show the folks what you looked like the day you got out of prison. I will only charge you a quarter.' I told him to fire way. I was the only one of the 28 that had a quarter, so I took the center of the group. I was clad in a light hat and linen duster.

Perhaps they have additional info about it.

[Palmyra Possum]

Re: Sewing machines

Toney's book, including this picture on page 119, is available online here https://archive.org/stream/privation...e/118/mode/2up

[Last Southron]

Re: Sewing machines

Thanks. Usually the truth would be sufficient as the post I searching for was as you stated "This photograph is often mistaken for early war volunteers": and I was unaware of the actually history behind the photo. Therein I am not only impressed but thankful. However, I still need to find that particular clip, the article was and is the issue. I still say since I am not asking for money or for us to sleep together, I am overwhelmed by the assistance.

[yeoman]

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Sir, Roundshot started a thread with this image titled,
"Confederate group image". Advanced search will turn it up.

[Last Southron]

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Thanks again some one wrote last night saying the post I am looking for is in a sewing machine description. I wrote back hoping they could tell me which one but have not heard back.

[yeoman]

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In this forums advanced search box, type "sewing machines". Link will open a page..,5th thread down started by Roundshot, "Confederate group image", this image will be found in this thread. I hope this helps..:thumbs_up