Figure 1.--This is a CDV portrait of a little boy holding a black hat which appears to have a short streamer. This is interesting because most early CDVs don't include the headwear. The portrait was taken by Garrett in Wilmington, Delaware during 1865. Written near the bottom of the back of the mount is, “C. Stewart” which I assume is the boy’s name. There is evidence that there used to be a tax stamp on the back of the mount but it is long gone. The gum residue, however, helps to confirm the date.

C. Stewart (United States, 1865)

This is a CDV portrait of a little boy holding a black hat which appears to have a short streamer. It looks similar to what some Federal calvalry troops wore during the Cibil War or even sailors, although only sailors would have had a streamer. This is interesting because most early CDVs don't include the headwear. The portrait was taken by Garrett in Wilmington, Delaware during 1865. Written near the bottom of the back of the mount is, “C. Stewart” which I assume is the boy’s name. There is evidence that there used to be a Civil War tax stamp on the back of the mount but it is long gone. The gum residue, however, helps to confirm the date. Notice the plain background and the the fact that the subject does not fill the frame. Both are halmarks of 1860s studio photography. The boy looks to be about 4-5 years old. Notice theres only the barest of hints of a white collar. It looks like it might be a narrow ruffled collar. There is no bow or other neckwear. He wear a buton-on style, a popular style at the time. The outfit was done with long pants. We see some boys this age wearing bloomer knickers or knee pants, but most boys still wore long pants, even very young boys.









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