- Joined
- Aug 8, 2011
- Location
- Gettysburg area
No back-mark, only some handwritten notations. Post horn? What was that?Very nice.
Is there any back-mark on the photo? Somehow the uniform doesn't look American to me. The bugle/post horn insignia was commonly used in several European countries for both military and postal purposes.
The horn on his cap does look three-dimensional. A bit of shadow is at the bottom right side, and the horn appears to be reflecting light onto the cap's visor.Could it possibly be one of the metal simulated embroidery horns used by some infantry officers, with regimental numbers within the loop? Here are a couple examples from "American Military Headgear Insignia" by J. Duncan Campbell and Michael J. O'Donnell.
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He's worried if the soldier puts all his weight on the table that he is going for a ride.Sad looking little dog.
Keeping a dog awake through a photo sitting must have been a challenge too. Several of my favorite Civil War dog pictures are of dogs who fell asleep.It takes more muscles in ones face to smile and hold it in that position for the length of time a camera shutter was open. That is why there are few smiles in these period photographs. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful photo with both dog and soldier being crystal clear. That was one feat keeping that dog still!
Dogs don't like having their picture taken. He is very unsure about that camera!Sad looking little dog.
After watching a Wednesday night presentation about collectors of these images I wondered what they cost.Sold just now for $258.88 (not to me!); the items I collect are mundane by comparison.
It's a cool hobby and very respectful of these soldiers who fought for their country and in many cases died so young.After watching a Wednesday night presentation about collectors of these images I wondered what they cost.
It takes more muscles in ones face to smile and hold it in that position for the length of time a camera shutter was open. That is why there are few smiles in these period photographs. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful photo with both dog and soldier being crystal clear. That was one feat keeping that dog still!