Unidentified Confederate Surgeon

[Littlestown]

Unidentified soldier in Confederate captain's uniform with black cuffs to indicate that he is a surgeon

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/ppmsca.32638/

 

[Frederick14Va]

The dark or black facings/trim on the frock coat could very well be that of a surgeon... but not always 100 percent confirmation of same.... Many of the militia and early war regiments, aside from what CS regs may prescribe.... also used black uniform trim...

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

Well yes, but he's also lacking any signs of being a participant in battle. Not that that would be a deal breaker either? You do just see them wearing more ' stuff', maybe insignias, etc., if they're part of regiments or staff attached somewhere. His kind of battle may have been different- and did not know the black cuffs indicated the medical men, ( usually ) thanks Littleston!

 

[Littlestown]

Although the Confederate regulations specified branch colors, it is true that they were not always followed, particularly early in the war.

Although black was the color for medical and staff officers, it was also the infantry branch color for officers from Texas, Georgia and Alabama. Enlisted uniforms with black/dark trim could be found among the soldiers from those states, and independently raised units of all states, and varied as to person/unit/time/place. Since CS officers were required to purchase their own clothing and equipment, a great deal of variation in their clothing was found.

Uniform coat of Major William G. Poole, who was a staff officer.http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/exhibits/permanent/civilwar/confederatecoat.cfm

Confederate Surgeon's Coat http://www.medicalantiques.com/civilwar/Civil_War_Articles/Confederate_Army_Surgeons.htm

 

[James B White]

Don't forget that some shades of reds, oranges and yellows could show up surprisingly dark in blue-sensitive wetplate photos, depending on the exact shade. An artillery dude with orangeish red facings or cavalry yellow might also show up dark, depending. See here:
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com...How-colors-show-in-wet-plate-collodion-images
A surgeon could theoretically carry a pistol and medical sword, so the lack of weaponry or badge of office (sword, sash) could be a personal preference in any branch.

 

[Northern Light]

Don't forget that some shades of reds, oranges and yellows could show up surprisingly dark in blue-sensitive wetplate photos, depending on the exact shade. An artillery dude with orangeish red facings or cavalry yellow might also show up dark, depending. See here:
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com...How-colors-show-in-wet-plate-collodion-images
A surgeon could theoretically carry a pistol and medical sword, so the lack of weaponry or badge of office (sword, sash) could be a personal preference in any branch.

This is really interesting. It really shows me how difficult it must be to colourize pictures, and how much detail is "lost" with the removal of colour. Thanks for posting!

 

[101combatvet]

Looks more like Mick Fleetwood than a surgeon.

 

[Northern Light]

Looks more like Mick Fleetwood than a surgeon.

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