Shown here is a young man who must have been proud of his side burns. They extend from his ears along his jawline, but do not meet in the middle. There is potential there though. He has a strong chin, so there wasn’t a reason to hide it, but I imagine later in life …
Recently, I acquired a photo album that dates back to the 1860s, during the time when CdV portraiture was really taking off and photo albums became more common. The carte de visite (CdV) became available in 1859 and thrived throughout the following decades. Numerous soldiers engaged in the American Civil War took the time to …
Who Were They? 