An early sixth plate clear ambrotype of a jaunty looking young Southerner wearing a narrow brimmed pork-pie hat with upturned sides. A decorative plumed feather is just visible trailing on the left side. The unidentified soldier is uniformed in a grey frock coat with seven buttons obscured by gilding. The enlisted jacket has cloth shoulder epaulettes edged in a slightly darker (branch of service) color secured with a gilded button—not readily identifiable to a specific state or regiment. Upon close examination the volunteer appears to be touching a light colored lace handkerchief with scalloped edges draped over his knee, no doubt a parting sentiment from a female admirer. Condition: The portrait is cracked vertically at the center and was repaired with a piece of black construction paper affixed to the back of the plate making the upper and lower halves immovable. Clarity is soft with numerous tiny abrasions scattered throughout. Cheeks are heavily tinted. Image is housed in partial composition case. G.
An early sixth plate clear ambrotype of a jaunty looking young Southerner wearing a narrow brimmed pork-pie hat with upturned sides. A decorative plumed feather is just visible trailing on the left side. The unidentified soldier is uniformed in a grey frock coat with seven buttons obscured by gilding. The enlisted jacket has cloth shoulder epaulettes edged in a slightly darker (branch of service) color secured with a gilded button—not readily identifiable to a specific state or regiment. Upon close examination the volunteer appears to be touching a light colored lace handkerchief with scalloped edges draped over his knee, no doubt a parting sentiment from a female admirer. Condition: The portrait is cracked vertically at the center and was repaired with a piece of black construction paper affixed to the back of the plate making the upper and lower halves immovable. Clarity is soft with numerous tiny abrasions scattered throughout. Cheeks are heavily tinted. Image is housed in partial composition case. G.
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