TNcollector
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- Aug 15, 2016
Thanks, Rob
I clicked the image to enlarge it which brings the cap into better focus. Anyone wonder why he has a coat on under his shirt, or is that an illusion?Appears to be a tintype in an embossed card. These were quite popular in the 1865-1875 era or so.... His coat appears to be what is commonly known as a Sack Suit coat.... civilian clothing item... popular in the same time frame... Unfortunately cant see enough details on the cap to get a good fix on the exact pattern type, but also popular with the French... May or may not be a military issue kepi cap... Many period fraternal orders and local official vocations donned military looking uniform items as well... Nothing visible in the image to readily confirm the subject was actually in military service.... on either side of the pond...