CIVIL WAR INDIAN WARS OUTDOOR TINTYPE SOLDIER & HORSE

Started by Shotgun Steve, March 12, 2010, 09:49:12 AM

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Shotgun Steve

March 12, 2010, 09:49:12 AM

An original uncased sixth plate [2 1/4 x 3 1/4] outdoor tintype photograph of what appears to be a cavalryman in winter dress posing with his horse, taken during the Civil War or Indian Wars period, possibly on the Plains. Enclosed in brass frame, no glass or case, very good condition. An unusual outdoor tintype, came from an old New Hampshire collection. Guaranteed original......
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March 12, 2010, 10:41:06 AM
The saddle has a horn and a fairly high cantel, is it a Hope?  Also the horse has a ring snaffle bit in his mouth and blinders on the headstall.  This does not look particularly military to me.  What say y'all.  It is a great picture, but I don't think it is a soldier.

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March 12, 2010, 11:26:15 AM
Me neither.
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Shotgun Steve

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March 12, 2010, 01:37:34 PM
 Maybe he is retired military... ;D
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#4
March 12, 2010, 02:31:35 PM
yeah I might look like that if I still had hair.
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March 12, 2010, 03:14:33 PM
Joe, Are you saying that you are follically challenged? I've had that problem for about 30 years.
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March 12, 2010, 09:50:58 PM
That's a damned big horse. No clue as to who or what the guy was?
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March 13, 2010, 12:47:34 AM
Or a really short fellow!!  ;D  ::)  ;D
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March 13, 2010, 02:37:39 AM
I don't think that is a picture of a military subject... The head gear on the horse definetly isn't from the military from any period that I know of.

That is a tall horse. look at the size of the fellow, and look how far the stirrups are from the ground...


With the blinders and all, a very interesting picture.

Bill

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March 13, 2010, 08:49:51 AM
Quote from: Tascosa Joe on March 12, 2010, 10:41:06 AM
The saddle has a horn and a fairly high cantel, is it a Hope?  Also the horse has a ring snaffle bit in his mouth and blinders on the headstall.  This does not look particularly military to me.  What say y'all.  It is a great picture, but I don't think it is a soldier.

T-Joe






the saddle has more of what some call a Australian saddle appearance (one might reference Plantation saddles)   the headstall may have been military if it was hooked to a casson or wagon.  I think what this picture shows you is a man using what he had on hand. Like carrying an 1860 army, when a 1911 is widley available
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March 13, 2010, 12:49:35 PM
Even though the man is bundled up, the saddle and blinders and the general stoutness of the legs make me think the horse could be a Steeplechase candidate. ;D
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March 13, 2010, 05:58:21 PM
Quote from: River City John on March 13, 2010, 12:49:35 PM
Even though the man is bundled up, the saddle and blinders and the general stoutness of the legs make me think the horse could be a Steeplechase candidate. ;D


see alot of horses of this description in these parts for chasing a pack of dogs
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