John McKinney of the 10th U.S. Cavalry, Posing with Bugle and Mandolin, 1899-1902
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John McKinney was born in Texas around 1880. He enlisted in the U.S. 10th Cavalry, a segregated all-black unit, in 1899 and served three years. His unit served in the Philippine Islands, where he was discharged after the completion of his enlistment. McKinney was a trumpeter and probably had photographs like this made for his friends and admirers.
John McKinney was born in Texas around 1880. He enlisted in the U.S. 10th Cavalry, a segregated all-black unit, in 1899 and served three years. His unit served in the Philippine Islands, where he was discharged after the completion of his enlistment. McKinney was a trumpeter and probably had photographs like this made for his friends and admirers.
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Subject Date
1899-1902
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
94.116.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Albumen process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.438 in
Width: 4.25 in
Inscriptions
verso, handwritten: Compliments of John McKinney Tptr Troop H. 10th U.S. Cav.
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