CDV of a Stone Face Union Soldier –Messer & Blakes, Lewiston, Maine Backmark

CDV of a Stone Face Union Soldier –Messer & Blakes, Lewiston, Maine Backmark
 
This carte-de-visite (CDV) presents a striking portrait of a Union soldier with a serious, stone like expression. The soldier is shown in a Federal sack coat, with excellent clarity and strong contrast that highlights the details of his coat.
 
The image carries the desirable backmark of Messer & Blake's of Lewiston, Maine, adding nice regional appeal for collectors of Maine-related Civil War photography.
The soldier’s direct gaze and composed, unsmiling demeanor are characteristic of many early-to-mid war soldier portraits, conveying the gravity of the conflict and the resolve of those who served.
 
A solid, well-presented CDV of an unidentified Union infantryman with a good Maine photographer’s imprint. Ideal for collectors of Maine backmarks or classic Union soldier portraits.