Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Miller, Creed, American
107th Regiment, U. S. Colored Troops, American, 1864 - 1866
Date
1864
Medium
collodion and silver on glass photographic plates with a leather, velvet, and wood case
Dimensions
H x W x D (2011.155.294a-tintype case open): 2 15/16 x 5 1/4 x 7/16 in. (7.5 x 13.3 x 1.1 cm)
H x W x D (2011.155.294a-tintype closed): 2 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 in. (7.3 x 6.7 x 1.4 cm)
H x W x D (2011.155.294b-military identification pin): 1 3/4 x 1 3/16 x 1/8 in. (4.4 x 3 x 0.3 cm)
Description
A cased ambrotype of Creed Miller, a soldier of the Kentucky 107th Regiment, Company E (and later Company C), United States Colored Troops. The ambrotype is encased in a copper scrolled frame with an oval window within a red velvet-lined, brown leather box. Creed is depicted from the waist up in a dark overcoat, white collared shirt and bow-tie. His hair is styled and parted to the side. His miltary identification pin is fastened to the red velvet fabric on the interior of the case. The pin is a silver five pointed star with [C. MILLER / Co. E / 107 / USCT] engraved at center. The front and back of the case is brown leather with detailed scroll work consisting of vines and flowers. The case has a metal hook and eye closure.
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Photographs and Still Images
Type
pins (jewelry)
ambrotypes
portraits
Topic
Military
Photography
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
United States Colored Troops
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.155.294ab
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd542353e2b-1ae9-4143-81d4-b1d3aec6ac81

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