CDV from St. Louis, Missouri of Confederate Soldier Likely from Gratiot Prison
CDV from St. Louis, Missouri of a Confederate Soldier Likely from Gratiot Prison. This image is incredibly tinted with gilding on the cuffs and buttons showing a full standing Confederate Soldier with a cane. There is remnants and signs of tax stamp on the back meaning the image was taken in 1864-1865.
Gratiot Street Prison, located in St. Louis, Missouri, played a significant role during the American Civil War as one of the Union's major military prisons in the West. Originally a medical college, the building was converted into a prison by the Union Army in 1861 to house Confederate prisoners of war, civilian sympathizers, and even Union soldiers accused of crimes. Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions were common, leading to widespread disease and hardship among inmates. The prison held thousands during its operation and became notorious for its harsh treatment and grim conditions.
The photographer was A.J. Fox of St. Louis, his studio on the corner of Fourth and Olive Street.

