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20 Oct 2015 10:54 a.m. PST

… Regiment: Three Times Wounded Veteran From Woodbury/Calais, VT

"Little nuggets of historical importance can be found in the strangest of places. The following photograph was discovered at a local flea market for less than $20.00 USD US. The tintype was in terrible condition, with major flaking of the image, oxidation damage and was missing a proper case. The flea market dealer gave me the family name of the estate the photograph came from and I was content to conduct some research on the image. At first glance, it appeared to be a standard "armed" shot of a Union Army solider sporting corporal stripes and a pronounced beard. Colored tint had been added to the cheeks; coloring of images was a common addition by 1860s photographers…"

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