Keepers Cottage

[keepers cottage]

Hello,
I am originally from London, England and have been living in Massachusetts for a number of years. I have always been interested in the American Civil War and recently came across this cabinet card which I need help identifying. The image is of a soldier, he wears a triple breasted coat with 27 buttons and 3 buttons on each of his sleeves, epaulettes and two shoulder bars. I thought at first that he was a Confederate Officer, however the photographer was A.B. Hamor, Lawrence, Mass. I would appreciate any information or input as I have exhausted my search.

 

[chellers]

Welcome to CivilWarTalk.

Some of our members should be along soon with some help.

 

[civilwarincolor]

Welcome to the forum!

The officer in your uniform is definitely Union based on the belt buckle he is wearing. Based on the epaulets he appears to be a Captain.

That is as much as I have. Perhaps someone else can tell you more or recognize who he is.

 

[Patrick H]

Welcome from Missouri.

 

[James N.]

Welcome to the forums! Unfortunately the cabinet card format like yours didn't appear until after the Civil War and was much more common during the later 1870's or 1880's when I think it likely this photo was made. The coatee he's wearing is definitely non-regulation for members of the U. S. Regular Army but WAS fashionable for the many organizations of state militia and National Guard that existed then. I believe his headgear barely visible on the table is the M. 1872 stiff-bodied cap or shako which was also a favorite with the militia. His eagle buckle remained (and still remains) regulation for any officer wearing a sword belt.

 

[donna]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Welcome to CivilWarTalk.

 

[keepers cottage]

Welcome from Missouri.

Welcome to the forum!

The officer in your uniform is definitely Union based on the belt buckle he is wearing. Based on the epaulets he appears to be a Captain.

That is as much as I have. Perhaps someone else can tell you more or recognize who he is.

Welcome to the forums! Unfortunately the cabinet card format like yours didn't appear until after the Civil War and was much more common during the later 1870's or 1880's when I think it likely this photo was made. The coatee he's wearing is definitely non-regulation for members of the U. S. Regular Army but WAS fashionable for the many organizations of state militia and National Guard that existed then. I believe his headgear barely visible on the table is the M. 1872 stiff-bodied cap or shako which was also a favorite with the militia. His eagle buckle remained (and still remains) regulation for any officer wearing a sword belt.

Thank you so much for the information and for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate your help.

 

[Michael W.]

Welcome from Indiana!