Portrait of a Veteran Reserve Corps Officer
A first lieutenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps covers the lower part of his face with a book, the title of which is visible but undecipherable. Though his name is
A first lieutenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps covers the lower part of his face with a book, the title of which is visible but undecipherable. Though his name is
A sergeant stands with his right hand resting in the canton of the U.S. banner. The leather cross-belt flag holder he wears reveals that he served as a color sergeant,
Company D of the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry (U.S.) stand and shoulder arms much like veteran infantryman. The troopers hold a variety of weapons, including Colt Revolving rifles, Burnside carbines, and
A group of kids and a man close the deal on cash for Civil War relics picked up on the battleground of Vicksburg. None of the individuals are identified. The
This Southern soldier gazes directly at the camera, the almost perfect symmetry of his figure interrupted only by material items. In one hand he grasps the wood handle of a
By Michael Huston When I was 10 years old, my grandfather showed me a binder with genealogy information and a portrait photograph of a Civil War soldier. The stern look
An admirer of Eli F. Chittenden summarized his professional life as a printer and editor this way: “He was in love with the business and never was contented when not
Inside every Civil War soldier’s haversack and backpack could be found a supply of hardtack and coffee. These ubiquitous dietary staples inspired poetry, songs —and a memorable book. Here’s a
By Buck Zaidel A black leather carte de visite album with space to hold six images has three words in an unadorned font stamped into the cover flap: Soldiers Photograph
The freshly starched cuffs and collar and pressed uniform coat with military buttons underscore the careful preparation of the remains of this Union officer. His shoulder straps have been removed,