Civil War Ambrotype. Any information appreciated. Unit etc.

[Jennings Lane]

Civil War Ambrotype. Any information appreciated. Unit etc.

 

I just purchased this ambrotype. I noticed he has epaulets on his uniform. Any information as to uniform pattern, style, unit etc. is much appreciated.

 

Andy

[WWIIDADS]

Kinda looks like a Confederate enlisted shell of Richmond style, 1864.

[Blacksmith]

Would be nice to learn it's Confederate

[WWIIDADS]

Only unusual Confederate thing is use of buckle on center of chinstrap of McDowell type Kepi

[MAW]

Not a Confederate. He's a Union soldier.

 

Where did this image come from?

 

Looks like he is wearing a so-called "State Jacket". Several states, including Ohio and Illinois issued jackets like this to soldiers...mostly in the early part of the war. They typically have 8 or 9 button fronts and epaulets. Sometimes a scalloped cuff, sometimes buttons on the cuff, sometimes both.

[ludwigh1980]

Could he be wearing a VRC shell jacket, Veteran Reserve Corp, Union Army? The cut and fabric weight reminds me of a VRC shell jacket, especially around the buttons. The trim on those jackets does not show up real well in period photography.

 

 

Terry

[Jennings Lane]

I bought the image here, in Louisville, Ky. But, there wasn't any information as to the family history. Thanks for everyone's help.

 

Andy

[MAW]

Very good. Likely an Ohio or Illinois soldier....probably early war ~1862ish.

 

Not VRC....

 

Impossible to tell anything beyond that.

[USCapturephotos]

Yeah, I agree. It does look like one of the many state jackets. I'll ask the obvious...can you see any details at all on the buttons?

Paul