Albumen carte de visite depicting a bearded man posed standing beside a Gothic-style chair, holding his hat at his side. He wears a civilian overcoat draped open to reveal what appears to be a military-style vest with closely spaced buttons, consistent with mid-19th-century fashion and commonly seen in Civil War–era studio portraits. The hat, shown here in close-up, appears to be a soft felt slouch-style hat, a form frequently worn by soldiers during the war both in camp and in civilian settings.

The subject’s confident, relaxed stance and choice of attire suggest a wartime or immediate postwar context rather than a purely civilian studio portrait. While no insignia are visible and no regiment is identified, the overall presentation is consistent with Union soldier portraits made during the 1861–1865 period, particularly those taken while home on leave or shortly after enlistment.

Photographer’s imprint on the verso is partially legible, reading “… Photographer, Owego, N.Y.” Owego was an active recruiting and transit point during the Civil War, further supporting the attribution. The card shows honest wear, including surface toning and a heavily worn verso imprint, consistent with period handling.

An evocative and well-composed Civil War–era portrait, appealing to collectors of Union material, New York–related photography, and 19th-century American portraiture.