Contributed by Bangor Public Library
- MMN #70735
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Description
This is a tintype photograph of an unidentified private Maine infantry Civil War soldier. From the type of musket, U.S. Model 1842 .69 caliber, it is known that this soldier served approximately between the years 1861 and 1863. The soldier appears to be 18 to 20 years old.
About This Item
- Title: Civil War infantry soldier, ca. 1862
- Creation Date: circa 1862
- Subject Date: circa 1862
- Location: ME
- Media: Tintype
- Dimensions: 8.4 cm x 6.6 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army
- Soldiers--Maine
- Weapons
- Firearms
Other Keywords
- Civil War
- Civil War Soldier
- Infantry
- Maine Civil War
- Maine Soldier
- Private
- Typical Maine Civil War Soldier
- Typical Maine Soldier
- Young Civil War Soldier
- Young Soldier
For more information about this item, contact:
Bangor Public Library145 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8336
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