Title

Portrait of an Unidentified Buffalo Soldier

Description

Portrait showing an African American soldier posed in his uniform. He is standing with one hand holding his calvary saber and the other hand resting on his scabbard. The name of the soldier is unknown, but he is likely a member of either the 9th or 10th Calvary. His designation as part of Troop B is clearly visible on his kepi.

Creator

Cramer, Gustave

Subject

African Americans

Missouri History

Armed Forces

Soldiers

Medium

Carte De Visite

Format

Photograph

Date

1885-1887

No Known Copyright

Source

Missouri Historical Society, Photos and Prints Department

Identifier

P1050-00001