Thor996 Posted August 25, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 25, 2018 Can anybody advise if this child is wearing a Civil War uniform for either side or just and old CDV of a child in a random uniform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiques Posted August 25, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 25, 2018 I don't see a uniform. Children's clothing would often mimic adult clothing, so there is a "uniform" style to it, but I don't see a uniform itself. The hat also looks civilian. The back of the cdv would be useful (if photographer marked) to date it as a Civil War era image. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACWHistoryBuff Posted August 25, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2018 Pretty sure its just civilian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted August 25, 2018 I don't see a uniform. Children's clothing would often mimic adult clothing, so there is a "uniform" style to it, but I don't see a uniform itself. The hat also looks civilian. The back of the cdv would be useful (if photographer marked) to date it as a Civil War era image. Scott Thanks, no its not maker marked on the back there's a two cent playing card tax stamp that has been cancelled. much like this one - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiques Posted August 25, 2018 Share #5 Posted August 25, 2018 The revenue tax stamp would put it in the AUG 64- JUL 66 range, so it is Civil War era. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted August 25, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 25, 2018 Maybe a drummer...? Sometimes they were pretty young..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted August 25, 2018 The revenue tax stamp would put it in the AUG 64- JUL 66 range, so it is Civil War era. Scott thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted August 25, 2018 Maybe a drummer...? Sometimes they were pretty young..... not sure if this would have been a drummer uniform though. but could see it not being out of the realm of possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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