A tintype of an unknown Civil War soldier, ca. 1860s.

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A tintype of an unknown Civil War soldier, ca. 1860s.

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.6.9

Description

A tintype of an unknown Civil War soldier, ca. 1860s. The soldier wears a military uniform, possibly Union. He is seated looking directly ahead with his left hand inserted into his jacket and other hand placed in front of his abdomen area. His uniform consists of a floppy hat, high collared coat and pants. His coat and sleeves have buttons. The buttons on his coat, sleeve, and cheeks appear to be tinted. With minor grim and scratches the object is in good condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Tintype

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Positive, Direct

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects