Ansel R. Butts

American, born Canada, 1832 - 1912

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The image shows a man standing upright in a full-length portrait. He is facing forward and wearing a military uniform, holding a rifle next to him. There are stacked cannonballs around him, hinting at a military setting. The background includes a blurred historical military scene.
Ansel R. Butts, Private Turner Nelson, c. 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.63

Private Turner Nelson

Ansel R. Butts · c. 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.39.63