SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF SOLDIER WITH EARLY WHITE ACCOUTERMENT BELTS

$250.00 SOLD

Quantity Available: None

Item Code: 2021-780

This sixth plate tintype shows a clean-shaven Union soldier in regulation infantry frock coat and flat-brimmed forage cap. He is seated in front of a plain backdrop and looks straight at the camera, with one hand in his lap and the other down at his side. He wears two white cross belts, one holding a bayonet and the other a cartridge box, and no waist belt.

Photography collectors often try to guess whether arms and equipment shown in a photo belong to the soldier, one of his comrades, or were supplied by the photographer for the occasion. In this case, the accoutrements include a bayonet shoulder belt that passed out of fashion in the regular army before the Mexican War. The cartridge box is seen only from the side and is a tougher call, but is likely the 1839 pattern, which overlapped for a time with the use of the bayonet belt and the use of white accouterment belts. Militia units sometimes used these quite late, but on the whole this looks very much like the photographer had some outdated gear handy for new soldiers interested in sending home photographs with a more warlike appearance. This fellow certainly looks new to the game. Getting a pass to town to visit the photographer might not be that difficult for a new soldier. Talking your way past a guard post with newly issued accouterments on was likely a different matter.

The image is housed in complete leatherette case with intact hinge. Mat, glass and frame are in place. This is a nice image that would pair well with a photo of a veteran soldier who had “seen the elephant” for contrast and to illustrate the Civil War soldier’s experience. [sr][ph:m]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire About SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF SOLDIER WITH EARLY WHITE ACCOUTERMENT BELTS

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA

This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered to Virginia by Jame Swan of Boston in January… (1000-241). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

29
Mar

April 13-14: Spring Gettysburg Military Antiques Show Learn More »

Instagram