[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backdrop showing trees] [graphic]. [between 1861 and 1865]

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[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backdrop showing trees] [graphic]. [between 1861 and 1865]

Photograph shows cross medal on man on right and shield-shaped medal on breast and insignia of the 6th Corps on forage cap on man on left; he also smokes cigar.

1 photograph : quarter-plate tintype, hand-colored ; 11.9 x 9.4 cm (case)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7958457

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