Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1890s
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 7 x 4 1/2 in. (17.8 x 11.4 cm)
Description
A relief halftone photoengraving print portrait of an unidentified soldier gazing to his right and wearing a dress uniform complete with frock coat, shoulder knots, and awards and medals. Included is an Army and Navy Union of the USA membership badge consisting of an eagle pin with a five-pointed pendant hanging from a stars-and-stripes ribbon. The portrait is inside a printed black double line frame. The reverse of the paper is blank.
Place depicted
United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Photograph album of Allston family and other portraits
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
relief halftones
portraits
Topic
Military
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Keith M. Jones in honor of Lonnie Bunch
Object number
2009.31.25
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bb6cea2c-c115-4ad4-8442-16092c110328

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