Distinguished Civil War Veteran in GAR Attire with Lewiston, Maine Photographer

Cabinet Card of a Distinguished Civil War Veteran in Full GAR Attire – Tapley, Lewiston, Maine
 
This impressive cabinet card features a full-standing portrait of a distinguished Union Civil War veteran dressed in his Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) uniform. The veteran stands proudly, wearing his regulation GAR frock coat with brass buttons, and membership badge clearly visible. His posture and formal pose convey the pride and dignity typical of aging veterans in the post-war years.
 
The photograph was taken by Tapley of Lewiston, Maine, as indicated by the photographer’s imprint on the mount. The image offers excellent detail of the veteran’s face, uniform, and GAR insignia, making it a strong and visually appealing late-19th-century portrait.
 
Cabinet cards of Civil War veterans in full GAR attire are increasingly sought after as they represent the living memory of the war and the fraternal organizations that preserved its legacy. This example, with its Maine photographer backmark, holds particular regional appeal.
 
A handsome and dignified cabinet card that would make an excellent addition to any collection of Grand Army of the Republic memorabilia, Maine photography, or post-Civil War veteran portraits.