Tintype Tuesday #21

[Manassas 1861]

This photo is of Pvt. Walter Fisher, of the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He wears the popular mechanic style cap, a tie, and what looks like a 2 pocket frock coat. Courtesy of @Ethan S.

 

[Manassas 1861]

The coat is similar to the one worn by Nathan Nesbitt, Co. H, 55th Tennessee Vols.

 

[RedRover]

This photo is of Pvt. Walter Fisher, of the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He wears the popular mechanic style cap, a tie, and what looks like a 2 pocket frock coat. Courtesy of @Ethan S. sor just before the war...

The photograph of Fisher is evidently from just before the war, from 1860.

1st VA cavalryman clothing examination | Period Photos & Examinations

This photograph in Bill Turners “Even More Confederate Faces” will be a part of my collection soon, as I currently have him on layaway. He’s ID’d, and belonged to Company I, 1st VA Cavalry. He also was a part of the Stuart Horse Artillery after Gettysburg. I won’t divulge any other personal info...

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