Quarter plate tintype of an unidentified foursome consisting of a Union officer and three company level infantry senior NCOs uniformed in nine-button, single-breasted frock coats. The buttons, belt plates, hat insignia, and hilts are accented by the unknown photographer in gold. Seated in a row, the group includes, from left to right: 2nd Lieutenant, perhaps newly commissioned, holding a non-commissioned officer's sword; 1st Sergeant, posed with his non-commissioned officer's sword; and two sergeants. Housed in full case, separated at hinge. Probably an unknown New England regiment. Provenance: From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan Condition: Nice, clear image; housed in full case, separated at hinge.
Quarter plate tintype of an unidentified foursome consisting of a Union officer and three company level infantry senior NCOs uniformed in nine-button, single-breasted frock coats. The buttons, belt plates, hat insignia, and hilts are accented by the unknown photographer in gold. Seated in a row, the group includes, from left to right: 2nd Lieutenant, perhaps newly commissioned, holding a non-commissioned officer's sword; 1st Sergeant, posed with his non-commissioned officer's sword; and two sergeants. Housed in full case, separated at hinge. Probably an unknown New England regiment. Provenance: From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan Condition: Nice, clear image; housed in full case, separated at hinge.
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