Ninth plate tintype portrait of a Confederate soldier, photographed during the Civil War period. The subject is seated and facing the camera, wearing civilian-style clothing typical of Western Theater Confederate imagery, including a dark jacket over a light shirt. His right hand is drawn to his chest, lightly grasping the fabric, a deliberate pose commonly seen in mid-19th-century studio portraiture. No weapon, insignia, or accoutrements are visible in the image itself.

The photograph is a tintype on iron and is housed in a period hinged case with a pressed brass mat featuring a scalloped octagonal opening and dense floral ornamentation. The presentation and mat style are consistent with Civil War–era cased photographs. The subject’s appearance, clothing, and format align with known Confederate portraits made in the western regions of the Confederacy, where soldiers were frequently photographed in non-regulation or civilian attire rather than full uniform.

No photographer’s imprint or identifying text is visible on the image, mat, or case interior. The image survives as a strong, direct Civil War portrait emphasizing the sitter’s presence and identity rather than military display.