This full cloth covered case contains two sixth plate tintypes of well-dressed and armed Confederates. Each soldier stands at the position of “ATTENTION” and wear similar uniforms.

When the case is opened the first image on left is a full standing view of a bearded soldier wearing a high crowned slouch hat very similar to the Model 1858 dress hat. The brim is turned up on one side and there is a gilt numeral high up on the crown. The jacket being worn is light in color with a nine button front, dark collar, cuffs and shoulder epaulettes. All buttons have a touch of gilt. The trousers are of matching color and despite the fact that there are no stripes on the jacket the trousers have a dark NCO leg stripe. At his waist the soldier wears a Model 1841 belt with the sewn leather keeper, and a cap box. Also on the belt is an oval belt plate that may be a “US” or a state plate. The surface of the plate has been touched with gilt obstructing a clear view of what is on it. This soldier also wears a cartridge box with sling. Although there is no plate on the sling there is one on the box, but again, gilt obstructs a clear view. The soldier has the box pulled around towards the front of his body. Hanging opposite the box is a tin drum canteen with a wide sling. The image is clear with great contrast.

The second image in the case shows a clean shaven soldier wearing a uniform identical to the previous subject. He also wears the same style hat with one side turned up with a brass number high up on the crown. In both instances the number cannot be seen due to a touch of gilt paint. There are some interesting differences between this subject and the one previously described. This solder also wears a Model 1841 waist belt with sewn leather keeper and cap box but this soldier also wears a bayonet and scabbard which is missing on the previous subject. The belt plate is also oval but on this one an “US” is visible. This soldier also wears a cartridge box and sling but no plate is visible on either the sling or the box. The box is being worn in the normal position at the soldier’s side. This subject wears a tin drum canteen with a wide sling similar to the other soldier but on this canteen has a painted or embroidered design on the side. Very noticeable in the drawing is a fish with wavy lines above it that may be waves or maybe hills? The interesting thing is that inside both “waves” or “hills” are vertical lines. It is hard to tell if these vertical lines are part of the design or meant to be a regimental number “11.” This image is also very clear with good contrast.

Despite the “US” plate being worn by one of the subjects they are decidedly Confederate in appearance. The jackets they wear look to be patterned after the Columbus Depot or Richmond Depot jackets and the tin drum canteens as well as the hats give them a decidedly Southern look. These are no doubt early war images and are really wonderful to behold. The clarity allows you to get a very close look at the details and in some places even the weave of the jackets.

Both images come with brass mats and full frames and in a good condition cloth covered case.

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