[Soldier holding sword]

[Soldier holding sword]

Photograph

[Soldier holding sword]

ca. 1862
Tintype with applied color
Image (1/4 plate): 3 7/16 × 2 1/2 in. (8.8 × 6.4 cm)
Case: 4 11/16 × 3 3/4 × 13/16 in. (11.9 × 9.5 × 2 cm)
Purchase
1969.0208.0027
Inscriptions Inscribed in ink on applied label on spine of case: 726
Entry 726 in Mackay's notebook (located in library): Fine 4x5 tintype of Civil War soldier in uniform with sword. Standing full figure, Iron body rest of photographer shows at his [?] interesting back-drop of photographer shows flag, cannon, ships, water, trees, tent, knapsack with U.S. on it, also canteen with U.S. Gilded buttons & braid. Very fine. Gift of Mr. Dods of Kansas City- Worth 3.50
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