Figure 1.--This cabinet card of Oscar George Henry Auffurger was probably taken in the 1880s, although it is not dated. Oscar is pictured with a drum. He clearly is not a Civil War drummer boy, despite the kepi cap. The fact that he is wearing kneepants clearly shows that the portrait was taken later. Hanging on his jacket is what looks like a flag decoration, suggesting a political campaign. The writing on his cap reads "COLUMBUS". I'm not sure what that means. Perhaps it was the name of a band. The photo was taken in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Oscar George Henry Auffurger (United States, probably 1880s)

This cabinet card of Oscar George Henry Auffurger was probably taken in the 1880s, although it is not dated. Oscar is pictured with a drum. He clearly is not a Civil War drummer boy, despite the kepi cap. The fact that he is wearing kneepants clearly shows that the portrait was taken later. Hanging on his jacket is what looks like a flag decoration, suggesting a political campaign. The writing on his cap reads "COLUMBUS". I'm not sure what that means. Perhaps it was the name of a band. The photo was taken in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is identified in pencil on the back.











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