An interesting cdv of a rough-looking young Civil War soldier. He looks like he came into the photographer's studio straight from the battlefield full of Confederate and Union fighting. He is double-armed with a saber and a large leather holster on his belt. It would appear to enclose some kind of gun or revolver that was pretty large. A great pose with direct eye contact.
Further enhanced by an interesting and likely rare backtrack for Elrod Bros. Carted de Visite Photograph Gallery.
" There are two names in period ink writing "Hannah? Very good condition with rich tonality.
A compelling Civil War character study. The item "Unusual Double Armed Civil War Soldier Lexington Kentucky 1860s Great Content" is in sale since Monday, November 28, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs". The seller is "stereohistory" and is located in Pasadena, California. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to Mexico.