December 7th Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 81:
Description
This is an authentic mid-19th century Carte de Visite CDV photograph depicting a young Union soldier from the American Civil War era. The soldier is shown in a full-length studio pose, leaning on a classical balustrade or railing. He is wearing what appears to be a Union frock coat worn over a vest, with the coat s condition suggesting it may be a campaign-worn or rougher issue garment, common among enlisted men. The overall appearance of the uniform and the CDV format firmly date this photograph to the 1860s, making it a genuine piece of Civil War military history. The reverse of the card confirms the photographer as A. Gould, North Bridgton, establishing the photograph s geographical origin in Maine, a state that contributed heavily to the Union effort. The scarcity of photographers in smaller towns like North Bridgton, Maine, compared to larger cities adds a specific layer of New England provenance to this portrait of a soldier, likely taken before or after his service. The handwritten number 1384 on the reverse is likely a studio or collection inventory mark.
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