| The American Civil War and the Indian Wars are both evident in elements of this Pennsylvania Private's uniform. He is a member of "K' Company, 1st Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. On his breast he wears a marksman's medal. An unusual aspect of this photograph is that this soldier chose to wear his caped great coat for the session - something not often seen in studio portraits. He strikes a casual pose with his bayoneted 45/70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle. Cabinet Photograph C. S. Roshon - Photographer 142 North Eighth Street, Lebanon, Pennsylvania c. 1900 |
