John Bell Hood (3 versions)

[Zuzah]

Brown uniform, red sash
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Blue uniform, cream sash
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Gray uniform, red sash
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[Roland]

Nice .. Thanks

 

[Zuzah]

Nice .. Thanks

Pleasure.

 

[AndyHall]

I believe two of Hood's uniform coats survive, one at the Museum of the Confederacy at Appomattox, and one at Franklin. Both are a good match for the one in the photo. Photos of the one at Franklin have the cloth with a distinctive blue tinge, while the Appomattox coat does not. The lighting conditions are quite different, though, and that makes a big difference. (The "blue" coat appears to be under some form of [hopefully UV-shielded] fluorescent lighting, which shifts toward the blue end of the spectrum.) There's a nice replica coast for sale, with a distinct blue-ish cadet grey -- fine looking coat, IMO, even if South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell insists it's really a Union naval officer's uniform.

The sash should be cream or buff, as per the uniform regs for general officers.

 

[Zuzah]

I believe two of Hood's uniform coats survive, one at the Museum of the Confederacy at Appomattox, and one at Franklin. Both are a good match for the one in the photo. Photos of the one at Franklin have the cloth with a distinctive blue tinge, while the Appomattox coat does not. The lighting conditions are quite different, though, and that makes a big difference. (The "blue" coat appears to be under some form of [hopefully UV-shielded] fluorescent lighting, which shifts toward the blue end of the spectrum.) There's a nice replica coast for sale, with a distinct blue-ish cadet grey -- fine looking coat, IMO, even if South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell insists it's really a Union naval officer's uniform.

The sash should be cream or buff, as per the uniform regs for general officers.

I couldn't get it to be cream properly, it looked odd. I made his lining on the coat and wrists cream though.

 

[Zuzah]

I believe two of Hood's uniform coats survive, one at the Museum of the Confederacy at Appomattox, and one at Franklin. Both are a good match for the one in the photo. Photos of the one at Franklin have the cloth with a distinctive blue tinge, while the Appomattox coat does not. The lighting conditions are quite different, though, and that makes a big difference. (The "blue" coat appears to be under some form of [hopefully UV-shielded] fluorescent lighting, which shifts toward the blue end of the spectrum.) There's a nice replica coast for sale, with a distinct blue-ish cadet grey -- fine looking coat, IMO, even if South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell insists it's really a Union naval officer's uniform.

The sash should be cream or buff, as per the uniform regs for general officers.

Oh, and that link to a lot of the more famous Confederates' actual uniforms - thank you vurry vurry much.

 

[donna]

Very nice photos. Thanks for posting.

 

[Evan]

Love the first one, John Bell Hood was my favourite Confederate General.

 

[Zuzah]

Love the first one, John Bell Hood was my favourite Confederate General.

I preferred the first one aswell, but unfortunately I doubt it's the history-correct one.

Hood certianly was a great General.

Very nice photos. Thanks for posting.

Thank you, you're welcome.

 

[CMWinkler]

If I might suggest something, Zuzah. You might make the backdrop a different color so me might show up better I don't know what they used but I think he'd look better against a blue backdrop.

 

[Zuzah]

If I might suggest something, Zuzah. You might make the backdrop a different color so me might show up better I don't know what they used but I think he'd look better against a blue backdrop.

I know what you mean, but I had to make this background lighter-blue than usual, the image was very dark to begin with, which is why the brown looks so good on him.

I'm also sure this was taken in Brady's studio, which had a lighter blue backdrop like you suggested. It just didn't look right without pulling some of the color from it.

 

[TinCan]

This is the picture that hangs over the front doors of my jr. high school. I have been a fan of General Hood from the first day I saw it.(and that was a long,long, time ago).

 

[major bill]

I love the picture. Great job. I am not trying to insult General Hood, but he has the same look on his face as my dog does when there is no food in her bowl. I would call it a look of total sadness and much impatience with just a bit of anger hiding under the surface.

Major Bill

 

[Zuzah]

I love the picture. Great job. I am not trying to insult General Hood, but he has the same look on his face as my dog does when there is no food in her bowl. I would call it a look of total sadness and much impatience with just a bit of anger hiding under the surface.

Major Bill

I feel like he always looked like that, in all of his portraits anyway.

 

[RebelCause]

Looking for a large photo of Col. Sydney Smith Stanton of the 25th and 28th Tennessee Infantry, CSA. He was awarded for bravery and died in Georgia during the war.

 

[EricAJacobson]

I am nearly certain this image was taken in late 1862 or early 1863. As for Hood's left arm, contrary to popular belief, he had nearly full use of it. It was not the withered limb hanging in a sling that folks have been saying for decades. The reason we now know this is as a result of the Hood papers that were recently found. A medical journal provides great detail about the arm and the flexibility and rotation of Hood's elbow, wrist, and fingers. Moreover, Hood used two crutches, which means that the left arm was strong enough for that purpose.

 

[Zuzah]

I am nearly certain this image was taken in late 1862 or early 1863. As for Hood's left arm, contrary to popular belief, he had nearly full use of it. It was not the withered limb hanging in a sling that folks have been saying for decades. The reason we now know this is as a result of the Hood papers that were recently found. A medical journal provides great detail about the arm and the flexibility and rotation of Hood's elbow, wrist, and fingers. Moreover, Hood used two crutches, which means that the left arm was strong enough for that purpose.

I stand corrected, thank you for the lesson, very interesting read. You wouldn't happen to have any of the full journals that I can use if I want to school someone?

 

[EricAJacobson]

A great image of Hood standing and using two crutches. This was taken in early 1864.

 

[EricAJacobson]

I stand corrected, thank you for the lesson, very interesting read. You wouldn't happen to have any of the full journals that I can use if I want to school someone?

Sorry, the journal details cannot be released yet. At least two new books will be forthcoming based on the papers that were recently uncovered.

 

[Zuzah]

Sorry, the journal details cannot be released yet. At least two new books will be forthcoming based on the papers that were recently uncovered.

No worries buddy. Could I convince you to P.M. me when the books are released?