Portrait of a Soldier

c. 1890

American 19th Century

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This image shows a person standing upright. The individual is facing the camera directly. The person has short hair and distinct facial features. They are wearing a uniform with a jacket, trousers, and gloves, and a hat sits on their head. A bandolier filled with ammunition is draped across the chest, and the person is holding a pistol in one hand. The background of the image appears plain and textured. The photo is an old and stained tintype image, giving it a sepia tone.

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Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; NGA purchase, 2023.

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Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, center in black ink on applied sticker: AF55A / 6.39JJKJ


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