1/6th Plate Ambrotype of Double Armed Union Soldier

This 1/6 plate ambrotype depicts a double-armed Union soldier posed in a studio setting. The subject is shown wearing an eagle-pattern U.S. waist belt plate, clearly identifying Federal service. Tucked into his belt are Colt Army revolvers, while a long arm is implied by the martial presentation. His military hat rests on a table beside him, displaying a visible company insignia marked “D.”