Recent Find Two New Confederate Ambrotypes!

[CyleKostello]

Very very pleased to add these two to the collection.



The first depicts what appears to be a rather young Confederate, clad in a light gray ~ 7 button commutation/depot jacket, (based on the sleeves is about a size too big for him), bayonet fixed ready for action. Rough condition but striking content. No provenance, but he's got an Eastern Theater look to him.

The second has depicts a reb in a RD Jacket (and maybe Aaron Rodgers' grandad). Great clarity.

 

[MRB1863]

Congrats on your new finds! Each looks to be pondering something far away. Great expressions!!

 

[Reconstructed Rebel]

The first depicts what appears to be a rather young Confederate, clad in a light gray

Boys this young on either side was is heartbreaking.

 

[CyleKostello]

Boys this young on either side was is heartbreaking.

Seriously, he can't be anymore than 16

 

[jepridgen]

Almost certainly an RD2 and definitely Aaron Rodgers' ancestor.

 

[oddballaffliction]

Love that first one. Great pose.