1/6th Plate Tintype of Armed Federal Officer with Tarred Kepi

Armed Union Officer Wearing Tarred Kepi

1/6 plate tintype Photograph on iron plate, American Civil War era, ca. 1861–1865
The officer is shown armed and in uniform, wearing a distinctive tarred kepi, a practical form of headgear favored for field service. The image is preserved in a complete leatherette case, retaining its original protective housing and enhancing both its display quality and historical integrity.