ID'd CDV - 1st Lt. & QMaster Francis H. Coffin, 25th + 30th Maine Infantry

An original, Civil War era used carte de visite. B. F. Smith & Son - Photographer info printed on reverse. 

ID'd in Cowan's Auction catalogue, June 13, 2014, Lot 254. Pencil identification written on the back. As a commissioned officer of the 30th Maine Inf. Coffin would see action in the battles at Sabine Cross-roads, Pleasant Hill, and Cane River Crossing, LA. (see photos for Civil War soldier and regimental histories)

Condition is used, showing wear, smudges, spots, stains. 

Size is approx. 2.5 x 4" 

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