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Unknown Soldier
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Ferrotype/tintype of unknown soldier in front of a painted backdrop. Three-quarter length portrait, facing forward, sitting in a chair with his legs crossed. He is in uniform with 3 bar Sargent's chevrons on the sleeves, and his buttons have been highlighted with gold details. His cap is on the table next to his elbow. The outline of a nonpareil mat is on the tintype.
circa 1860-1869
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W0126UQ
WHi 140106
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