Photograph by
Alonzo Callaway, American, 1847 - 1920
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1880-1920
Medium
photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W (card): 6 1/8 × 4 3/16 in. (15.6 × 10.7 cm)
H x W (image): 3 7/8 × 2 11/16 in. (9.8 × 6.9 cm)
Description
A cabinet card photograph depicting a black and white image of a soldier. The soldier is wearing a dark colored uniform with large buttons. Two square lapel pins are on the soldiers collar. A medallion is attached to the left breast of the soldier’s uniform. Another medallion with chain is attached to the second button of the soldier’s jacket. He is holding an object in his right hand. His left hand is at his side. Imprinted in white text at the bottom of the card is “Callaway” and “San Antonio / Texas.” The back of the card is blank.
Place captured
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
cabinet photographs
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
American West
Buffalo Soldiers
Military
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.5.2.34
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c22f3ae5-3b4b-49bb-b566-0d0757eed349

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