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Carte-de-visite of an unidentified Union soldier, 1862-1884. Creator: Henry C. Cushing
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Carte-de-visite of an unidentified Union soldier, 1862-1884. Creator: Henry C. Cushing
A reddish-brown photograph of an unidentified African-American Union soldier posed in a photographers studio. The man is standing slightly off-center and is wearing a nine-button frock coat with a high collar. The coat has contrasting piping around the collar and sleeves. He is also wearing straight trousers, heavy boots, and a slouched kepi hat with a leather band. He is standing, looking straight at the camera, in front of a colonnade railing with fluted rock supports. Though it is too faded to see, there is presumably an idyllic city or landscape behind him. His left hand is propped on a low riser next to a column topped with a hanging flag and tassels. The back of the photograph has a studio mark at center that reads " Photographed by/ CUSHING, /Woodstock, VT." Also printed on the back at the bottom of the card is " Negatives Preserved."
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This carte-de-visite captures the essence of an unidentified Union soldier, frozen in time between 1862 and 1884. The reddish-brown photograph showcases an African-American man standing slightly off-center, exuding strength and dignity. Dressed in a nine-button frock coat with contrasting piping around the collar and sleeves, he epitomizes military elegance. His straight trousers, heavy boots, and slouched kepi hat with a leather band complete his formidable attire. The soldier gazes directly at the camera with unwavering determination as he stands before a colonnade railing adorned with fluted rock supports. Though faded now, there is evidence of an idyllic city or landscape behind him—a reminder of the world he left behind to serve his country. His left hand rests casually on a low riser next to a column topped with a hanging flag and tassels—an emblematic display of patriotism. The studio mark on the back reveals that this remarkable image was captured by Henry C. Cushing in Woodstock, VT. Preserved for posterity are not only the physical likeness of this brave individual but also fragments of history—of African Americans' invaluable contributions during America's tumultuous Civil War era. This photograph serves as a testament to their resilience and dedication amidst adversity. Displayed within the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), this powerful portrait resonates deeply within our collective consciousness—a symbol of heritage, sacrifice, and triumph over adversity that continues to inspire generations today.
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