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Union Army Portraits

Union Army PortraitsCreated by: LOC's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1865
[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified man with full beard in fur hat]
The single best source for Civil War photographs is the U.S. Library of Congress, which holds the core collections of original Civil War documentary ... The majority of the ambrotypes and tintypes are portraits by unidentified photographers of Civil War soldiers, primarily Union soldiers.
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[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with saber and revolver in locket with chain of braided hair]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with saber and revolver in lock...

Many families followed Victorian mourning customs in the mid-1800s. Mourning periods varied based on one's relation to the deceased. While these periods were characterized mainly by mourning garb, photographs a... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cartridge box, and cap box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cartridg...

Case: Leather frame design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of Congress, Washing... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with revolver, musket, and attached U.S. model 1862 Zouave sword bayonet]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with revolver, musket, an...

Photograph shows soldier wearing riflemen's belt buckle. Case: Leather geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Me... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union second lieutenant's uniform and hat with plume]

[Unidentified soldier in Union second lieutenant's uniform and hat wit...

Case: Leather geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Cong... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with dual revolvers and sword, wearing eyeglasses]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with dual revolvers and sword, ...

Case: Leather with two parallel ornate stripes and centered scroll motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : C... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding saber]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and kepi] / From J. W. Blanchard's Photographic Gallery, No. 2 First St., opposite Troy House, Troy, N.Y.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and kepi] / From J. W. Blanchar...

Case: Berg, no. 4-60G. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj02 pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with forage cap carrying a bone handle knife in breast pocket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with forage cap carrying a bone...

Photograph shows U.S. Eagle button on coat. Frame: Berg, no. 7-51. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil W... More

[Unidentified African American sailor in Union uniform sitting with arm resting on table]

[Unidentified African American sailor in Union uniform sitting with ar...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and kepi]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and kepi]

Case: Berg, no. 1-141. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Pickett Post, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Forms part of: Liljenquist F... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Case: thermoplastic geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Regimental Headquarter, Falmouth, Virginia, 2002. Exhibited: "Th... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, canteen, cartridge and cap boxes in front of painted backdrop showing military camp with American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, canteen,...

Case: Leather floral motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Fami... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with Union Eagle breast plate]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with Union Ea...

Case: Leather circle interior with scroll embellishments. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and slouch hat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and slouch hat]

Case: Berg, no. 3-483. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Cayuga Lake Antiques, Interl... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding cavalry saber]

Case: Rinhart, no. 66 variant. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library o... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with stocked Colt pistol, Remington, and cavalry saber

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with stocked Colt pistol, Remin...

Case: Berg, no. 1-65. Soldier wears same uniform as Private Amos Reese of Company E, 10th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, whose photograph was published in Military images, November-December 2003 (XXV, 3), p. 28; pr... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with saber and dual revolvers]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with saber and dual revolvers]

Frame: Berg, no. 7-79. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms and Company E, 8th Regiment forage caps]

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms and Company E, 8th Regi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union sargeant major's uniform with gauntlets and forage cap of the 206th Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sargeant major's uniform with gauntlets...

Case: Berg, no. 3-25. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Col... More

[Unidentified young sailor in Union uniform with American flag in front of backdrop showing naval scene]

[Unidentified young sailor in Union uniform with American flag in fron...

Frame: Berg, 2-2. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collect... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and cap and cartridge box with bayoneted musket, bayonet and scabbard, and sword]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and cap and cartridge box...

Photograph shows unidentified insignia on top of cap. Public domain photograph related to army, military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union artillery shell jackets with shoulder scales and slouch hats in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union artillery shell jackets with shoul...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Simple leather case with two floral bands. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with rifleman's hat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with rifleman's hat]

Case: leather quatrefoil design. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Shiloh Civil War R... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms posing with bayoneted Springfield Model 1861 rifled musket with attached bayonet,  knife, and Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver in front of painted backdrop showing landscape with camp]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms posing with bayoneted Spr...

Case: Berg, no. 1-40. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congres... More

[Private Charles H. Bickford of B Company, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a young boy]

[Private Charles H. Bickford of B Company, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry ...

Photograph shows identified soldier, as a child. Case: Leather geometric scroll and flowers. Name from inscription on handwritten note in case; additional information on note includes date of birth, March 1844... More

[Private Charles H. Bickford of B Company, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a young boy]

[Private Charles H. Bickford of B Company, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry ...

Photograph shows identified soldier, as a child. Case: Leather geometric scroll and flowers. Name from inscription on handwritten note in case; additional information on note includes date of birth, March 1844... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform standing next to pedestal holding revolver and American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform standing next to pede...

Case: Rinhart, no. 129. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congr... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform and kepi with cavalry saber atop horse in front of fence, building, and woods]

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform and kepi wit...

Photograph shows uniform with sash, shoulder boards, and gauntlets. Case: Berg, no. 7-22. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilje... More

[Two unidentified young soldiers in Union sack coats and Hardee hats with bayonets]

[Two unidentified young soldiers in Union sack coats and Hardee hats w...

Case: Leather geometric cross Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and shoulder scales with musket and knife]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and shoulder scales with musket...

Case: Leather cross and scroll. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with knife next to table]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with knife next to table]

Case: Leather cross design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of Congress, Washing... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cap box, and canteen]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cap box,...

Case: Leather floral circle motif. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of Congress, ... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backdrop showing trees]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backd...

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. Case: Leather floral scroll motif. Additional in... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with sack coat in front of painted backdrop showing drape and landscape]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with sack coat in front of pain...

Case: Rinhart, no. 101. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform holding slouch cap with 3rd Army Corps badge and a saber in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform holding slou...

Case: Leather centered motif. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, La., 2002. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Li... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and hat and unidentified woman in patterned dress]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and hat and unidentified woman ...

Case: Berg, no. 7-41. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Published in: America's Civil War. Leesburg, Va. : Weider History Group, Inc., July 2012 ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap in front painted backdrop showing seascape]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap in front paint...

Case: Rinhart, no. 67 variant. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library o... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with percussion cap pistol carbine, attached stock, and cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with percussion cap pis...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with artillery saber]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with artillery saber]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Brevet Brigadier General Frederick Locke of Field & Staff, 12th New York Infantry Regiment, and U.S. Volunteers Adjutant General Department in uniform]

[Brevet Brigadier General Frederick Locke of Field & Staff, 12th New Y...

Drawing shows identified officer. Case: Blue velvet. Notation inside case: A happy New Years present to my dear wife. Jany. 1st 1863. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (PR 13 CN 2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenqui... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with eagle breast plate, cartridge box, and cap box holding musket with bayonet in scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with eagle breast plate, cartri...

pp/liljunion Case: Rinhart, no. 119. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljen... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet and scabbard, Bowie knife, and revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet and scabba...

Case: Berg, no. 1-52. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Normal Civil War Antiques, Normal, Illinois, 2002. Exhibited: "The Last F... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform in front of pa...

Case: Leather flowered urn with scroll exterior. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Al... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform holding Colt revolving rifle in one hand and resting the other hand on a table]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform holding Colt revolving ri...

Case: Leather floral center with scroll exterior. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The L... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with musket]

Case: Rinhart, no. 135 variant. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2002. Exhibited: "... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and revolver]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat, forage cap, and white gaiters with sword]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat, forage cap, and white ...

Case: Leather geometric scroll design. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Antique ... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and two daughters]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and ...

Photograph showing soldier in uniform, wife in dress and hat, and two daughters wearing matching coats and hats. In May 1863, U.S. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton issued General Order No. 143 creating the Bureau... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with 1842 Aston Johnson pistol]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with 1842 Aston Johnson pistol]

Case: Berg, no. 4-83G (leather misstamped). Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images, Gettysburg... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Company M forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Company M forag...

Not in case. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop showing landscape]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop sh...

Case: (front) Berg, no. 1-55; (back) Berg, no. 3-188. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with bayoneted musket in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with bayoneted m...

Case: Berg, no. 1-49. Dated tax stamps on verso. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with gauntlets, holstered revolver, and U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with gauntlets, holstered revol...

Case: Berg, no. 7-42. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Col... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Case: Leather geometric scroll with circular gem center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photogra... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat with musket and attached sword bayonet]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat with musket and attached swo...

Frame: Berg, no. 7-42. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congre... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with gauntlets, shoulder scales, and cavalry Company K Hardee hat holding dual Colt Model 1855 Root sidehammer pistols and cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with gauntlets, shoulder scales...

Case: Leather oval scroll design. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Published in: The Civil War: A visual history. Bath, U.K. : Parragon, 2011, p... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with saber and musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with saber an...

Case: Leather geometric interior with scroll embellishments. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag backdrop]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag bac...

Case: Berg, no. 3-393. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congre... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with 6th Corps of the Army of the Potomac badge]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with 6th Corps of the Army of t...

Case: Leather geometric scroll design. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

Henry Woods was in the Army with Stephen [...] was in the 155th Regt. (NY) / W.R. Gelderd, Photographic Artist, Port Chester, N.Y.

Henry Woods was in the Army with Stephen [...] was in the 155th Regt. ...

Photograph in metal frame with oval cut-out shows a bust portrait of an African American man in uniform. Title from pencil inscription on back of item. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.2) ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with revolver in holster in front of U.S. Picture Tent painted backdrop]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with revolver in holster in fro...

Case: Leather geometric frame motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenq... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet in scabbard]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet i...

Case: Leather geometric scroll. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist ... More

[Private Hiram L. Barrett of Co. K, 7th Connecticut Infantry Regiment in uniform with bayoneted musket, and nine-month-old girl, Marrie]

[Private Hiram L. Barrett of Co. K, 7th Connecticut Infantry Regiment ...

Photograph shows identified soldier and girl. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Pvt. Edward H. Clark of Company G, 12th New Hampshire Volunteers]

[Pvt. Edward H. Clark of Company G, 12th New Hampshire Volunteers]

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Case: Leather quatrefoil scroll. Additional information on card in case behind ambrotype. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquis... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket next to a rifle stack]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket nex...

Case: leather scroll exterior with oval center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from ... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, knapsack, and knife]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, kn...

Case: Leather geometric with vase motif in center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs fr... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and two women]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and two women]

Case: Rinhart, no. 91. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat with holstered revolver and bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat with holstered revolver and b...

Case: Berg, no. 7-21. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congres... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with bayonete...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified young soldier in Union shell jacket with cavalry markings and kepi cap holding cavalry saber]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union shell jacket with cavalry marking...

Case: Berg, no. 7-45. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Major General George Armstrong Custer of 2nd Regular Army Cavalry Regiment, 5th Regular Army Cavalry Regiment, Aide-de-Camp U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regiment, and General Staff U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regiment, in uniform]

[Major General George Armstrong Custer of 2nd Regular Army Cavalry Reg...

Hoxie Collection. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat holding Company G, 12th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment forage cap next to unidentified woman in front of an American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat holding Company G, 12th New ...

Case: Leather floral scroll motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Union Drummer Boy, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2002. Forms... More

Cooks galley , Co. F, 3D N. H. V., Hilton Head, S. C.

Cooks galley , Co. F, 3D N. H. V., Hilton Head, S. C.

Photograph shows Company F soldiers at the Camp of the 3rd New Hampshire Volunteers posing at the cook's galley, including a young African American boy. "Cooks N. L. Willard, G. A. Gould, A. D. McCoy, Geo. W. ... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform and gloves with musket; another soldier waits at the side]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform and gloves wit...

Case: Leather oval interior with scroll. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "The Last Full M... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with shoulder scales with pearl-handled revolver and saber in front of backdrop showing trees and two Great Star flags]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with shoulder scales with pearl...

Frame: Berg, no. 7-87. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: A. J. Sessarego, Gettysburg, Pa., 2002. Published in: Letters home. IV, ... More

[Freeman Mason of Company K, 17th Vermont Infantry holding a tintype of his brother, Michael Mason, killed at Savage's Station, Virginia, in 1862]

[Freeman Mason of Company K, 17th Vermont Infantry holding a tintype o...

Photograph shows identified soldier Freeman Mason, who was accidentally shot and killed in camp at Petersburg, Virginia, March 12, 1865. More information is in "Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives," SoldierbiosMason.ht... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union artillery shell jacket and shoulder scales in front of painted backdrop showing military camp with flag]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union artillery shell jacket...

Case: Berg, no. 7-21. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congres... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet in scabbard, revolver, and cap box in front of painted backdrop showing military camp scene]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet in scabbar...

Photograph case has a campaign button with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln dated 1860 attached to interior. Case: Berg, no. 3-156. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop showing landscape]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop sh...

Case: Rinhart, no. 91. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform, U.S. cavalry belt, and fur hat bearing number 1, with Bowie knife and revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform, U.S. cavalry belt, and fur hat...

Case: Berg, no. 1-54. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Ambrotype/Tintype photograph fi... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat with plume]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat with plume...

Case: Berg, no. 3-58. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and planter hat with bayoneted musket, cap box, and scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and planter hat with bayoneted ...

Case: Plain leather with beveled edge. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier with amputated arm in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop showing cannon and cannonballs]

[Unidentified soldier with amputated arm in Union uniform in front of ...

Case: Berg, no. 3-272. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "War Memoranda : The Civil War, Walt Whitman, and Renewal; the work of Binh Danh and Robert Schultz" at the Taubman Museum of A... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap]

Case: Rinhart, no. 53. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). p... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and U.S. belt buckle with musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and U.S. belt buckle with muske...

Case: Leather; Imitation Eichmeyer. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, La., 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photograp... More

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniform with swords and revolver]

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniform with swords and revolver...

Case: Berg, no. 3-104. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform, unidentified woman, and unidentified baby] / Newcomer's Gallery, 508 No. 2nd St., Philadelphia.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform, unidentified woman, and uniden...

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:180) Purchased from: Rick Brown, 2014. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Forms... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap]

Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat, kepi, and U.S. belt buckle with Sheffield knife and cartridge box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat, kepi, and U.S. belt buckle ...

Case: Berg, no. 6-140; vintage case provided by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Colle... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and dress gloves with musket, revolver, and cap box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and dress gloves with musket, r...

Case: Leather; geometric design. Purchased from: Cowan's Auction of Historic Americana, Terrace Park, Ohio, 2000. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and state of New York belt buckle with revolver and side knife and smoking pipe]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and state of New York belt buck...

Case: Berg, no. 3-66; vintage velvet supplied by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj02... More

[Unidentified soldier of 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, with musket, bayonet, and scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier of 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, with musket,...

Frame: Berg, no. 7-20. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, La., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library o... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal uniform and forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal uniform and forage cap]

Case: Leather gem scroll motif. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

[David Potts in Union cavalry uniform, with revolver, in front of painted background]

[David Potts in Union cavalry uniform, with revolver, in front of pain...

Photograph shows young partially-identified soldier. Case: Leather; leaf border design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (L... More

[Unidentified soldier of Company F, 34th Ohio Infantry Regiment or Piatt's Zouaves]

[Unidentified soldier of Company F, 34th Ohio Infantry Regiment or Pia...

Case: Rinhart, no. 93. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images, Gettysburg, Pa., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with bayonet scabbard and bayoneted musket in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with bay...

Case: Thermoplastic frame with ribbon and floral pattern. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with wife and daughters holding saxhorn]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with wife and daughters holding...

Case: Leather, floral and scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "The Civil War i... More

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