Sixth plate tintype portrait of an unidentified Civil War soldier, photographed in a studio setting and presented in a full hinged case. The soldier faces the camera directly, wearing a dark military jacket with a forage cap. He holds a long gun upright at his side while a revolver is clearly visible at his waist, secured in his belt. The image is a tintype, identifiable by its tonal quality and direct positive appearance on metal, and dates to the Civil War period based on uniform style and weaponry.

The pose emphasizes both the sitter’s military identity and his armament, a common studio convention during the war years that allowed soldiers to present themselves as active and prepared combatants. The combination of long gun and sidearm is visually prominent and intentionally staged, reflecting period photographic practices rather than a field setting. No identifying insignia, unit markings, or photographer’s imprint are visible.

The tintype is housed in an intact period case with an ornate gilt brass mat featuring engraved foliate decoration. The case retains its original format and presentation, with no visible inscriptions or labels on the mat or interior surfaces.