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Gift of Clifford T. Alderman,  2012.233.93  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unidentified Soldier, possibly L. Patchem
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2012.233.93 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Unidentified Soldier, possibly L. Patchem

Date1861-1865
MediumPhotography; tintype on lacquered iron plate in cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 1 1/8 x 15/16in. (2.9 x 2.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 1 1/8 x 15/16in. (2.9 x 2.4cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 13/16 x 2 3/8in. (9.7 x 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
DescriptionBust-length portrait of a man wearing a military uniform. He a mustache. The mount has design representing a picture frame with tassels hanging from it.
Object number2012.233.93
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, "L. Patchem [?]"; lower right, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Although the inscription appears to read "L. Patchem," there is no L. Patchem in the Record of Service of Connecticut Men in the Army and Navy of the United States during the War of Rebellion. (Ruocco, 05/05/2012)
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