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Unknown Soldier
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Ferrotype/tintype of unknown soldier. Three-quarter length portrait, facing forward, sitting in a chair sideways with his legs crossed. He is in uniform with a cap and sword. Buttons, buckle on cap and the number 15 on his cap have been highlighted with gold details. The outline of a nonpareil mat is on the tintype.
circa 1860-1869
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W0126U9
WHi 140104
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