Uncased ninth plate ambrotype portrait of an unidentified Civil War soldier, shown in a bust-length oval composition within a decorative gilt mat. The image presents a Union soldier wearing a kepi and uniform blouse, consistent with mid-19th century military portraiture of the 1860s. The plain studio backdrop and formal seated pose align with period conventions, with no photographer’s imprint visible.

The soldier wears a dark kepi with a flat crown and short visor, paired with a buttoned military blouse and a narrow necktie or cravat at the collar. His right hand is positioned across his chest, holding a soft cap or cloth object, while his left arm rests lower and partially out of frame. The face is clean-shaven with defined cheekbones and a direct forward gaze, set against a softly toned background with faint studio shading.

The oval image is housed behind a gilt brass mat with embossed foliate border, typical of cased ambrotypes of the period. No case is present. The surface shows scattered marks and emulsion wear visible across the plate, with minor abrasions concentrated in the upper field and along the right side of the image.