Union Army Officer, 1861-1865
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Artifact Overview
This carte-de-visite made by B. F. Smith and Son, Portland, Maine, shows an unknown Union Army officer. Carte-de-visite was a small photographic print on cardboard stock made by professional photographers. Popular in the United States during the Civil War, soldiers often sent these inexpensive images back home as a reminder to friends and family members of their loved ones in service.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carte-de-visite (Card photograph)
Date Made
1861-1865
Subject Date
1861-1865
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2005.0.21.25
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Albumen process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.875 in
Width: 2.375 in
Inscriptions
Photographer imprint on back of image reads:
B.F. SMITH & SON / PHOTOGRAPHERS / 91 Middle Street, Portland
Red bordered label adhered on back typed: 2667
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