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C. 1890 Albumen Portrait of a Civil War Infantryman, 2 7/16" X 3 11/16". Appears to have been pulled from an original negati...
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C. 1890 Albumen Portrait of a Civil War Infantryman, 2 7/16" X 3 11/16". Appears to have been pulled from an original negative, not a copy. Wears nine button frock coat with shoulder scales and high collar. Bummer's cap, belt with oval US buckle and white gloves. Dark trousers, again indicative of early war date. Period (C. 1890) pencil ID on the back, "Solon Cornell Co. A 2nd battalion 17th (US) Infantry - First man killed in Co. at Gettysburgh ,Pa. July 2nd 1863. Probably killed in or near Rose's woods. 5th Army Corps 2nd brigade 2nd Division Brig. Gen'l Romeyn B. Ayers". Fine quality, perfect condition. Photographers' logo "Anderson & Worthington" embossed on the front.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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