Ben Robertson

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Title

Ben Robertson

Subject

American Civil War (1861-1865)
United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 63rd
Robertson, Ben
Portrait photography

Description

In this portrait, Ben Robertson of the 63rd Illinois Infantry is wearing a Union military jacket and vest. The top and bottom buttons of his jacket are buttoned and only one button of his vest is visibly buttoned. Therefore, the jacket and vest bulge out allowing the viewer to see his shirt underneath. On front and verso, "2. M. S."

Creator

Morse's Photographic Gallery

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

404618
Individuals Vertical File

Original Format

carte de visite
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

10.25 x 6.25 cm