Description
Sharp looking 6th plate ruby ambrotype of an unidentified Illinois volunteer. Waist up portrait of this infantryman dressed in his state issue, Illinois jacket sporting 8 buttons and cloth shoulder tabs. Thin sergeants chevrons are visible on the sleeve’s with a nice US waist belt worn. A Colt Navy revolver is tucked into the belt as well. Very nice clarity to this image as ruby ambrotypes often are. This one comes in a full leatherette case. Very sharp looking image.




