Greg,

I'm fairly certain they aren't issued.  They have a pretty large whale for corderoy, so that's what I think they are.

Nice pocket on the coat though!

I know someone would see those pants, and say something. I think they're striped civilian.

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Ken Cornett wrote : Greg, I'm fairly certain they aren't issued.  They have a pretty large whale for corderoy, so that's what I think they are. Nice pocket on the coat though!

I saw that pocket too.  It would be neat to know what he is reading.  Might guess it is a Bible.

i wonder though...would corderoy photo like that? or would it look flat?

i figured it was a Bible, its awfully thick to be anything else.

Drummer Boys:


Privates:

the "s" is backwards on that last one.

On the third one in this latest group, it that a pinky ring?

Are those metallic looking frames flimsy things or are they fairly substantial?  What is the proper name for them?  Are they actually metal?  Some of them appear to be virtually new while the pictures are showing their age.

The Cases are usually made from a combinaton of cloth wood and metal. Fancy aren't they?

Dulce, that's a Ambrotype, it's a mirror image of the subject.

No breast plate on the last feller. And, what's that guy got in his pouch?

grumpy... thats what i thought but then i couldnt grasp how it was backwards (im working way too many hrs lol... i need to stay home so i can think right again!).

if an ambrotype (mirror image) wouldn't it show in the opposite order? "SU" instead of "US"?

'Twas what I was thinkin'...Grump?

thats what i was thinking everal... i think thats why i couldnt picture it...because its not all completely mirrored.

Charles E. Tucker
Captain, Co. G, 114th New York State Volunteer Infantry.
b. July 2, 1841 at LaPorte, Indiana; d. June 20, 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana.
Graduated from Madison University (now Colgate University) in Hamilton, N.Y., in 1862.
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Yup.   On the last picture of the guy in full kit, his cap box and cartridge box is on the wrong side (or it is a reverse image and he has the musket on the wrong side) and it appears that where his cap box should be there is something else hanging there, any idea what it is. Also do I need to get my glasses checked or is his belt plate upside down?   Also on the first picture, what jacket is he wearing with buttons down both sides?

That jacket belongs to a member of the 95th PVI, gosline's zouaves. The 72nd PA had the same issue jacket however they recieved a sky blue vest as well. The man in the photo is wearing a sky blue vest, yet has a sixth corps badge on his coat, denoting membership in the 95th, as the 72nd was in the 2nd corps.

Dave,

Can you do a close up of the Minnesotans hat? Do you have a date on the image?
The image with the two holding hands, the one on the right looks like  gal troop.

Rob

I'd like to add, all of these images are great! Thanks to all who've posted. These are great for research!  
Great forum by the way!
Kindest Regards;
Harold Adams
Co. F, 48th NY Vols.
"on occupation duty in Florida"

Rob,
Can you help me out, with a page and date/time of post?