American Soldier? Spanish American War? Indian War? Cabinet Card

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  1. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    Hello,

    I was wondering if anyone can help me identify this fellows affiliation.

    Is he a soldier? Is he American? What war / time period?

    Any help would be appreciated! I'm about to add it to my military book, but
    don't want to if he's not in the military! lol IMG_1300.JPG IMG_1299.JPG IMG_1301.JPG
     
    ScanticAntiques, Jun 25, 2015
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Well...Today is the anniversary of the 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn and this seems to be an Army uniform from about then.
     
    KingofThings, Jun 25, 2015
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Her outfit is more 1880s-90s,so maybe Spanish American war ? He quite the handsome chap,isnt he ?
     
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  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Interesting that she is wearing her "wedding" ring on the gesturing finger and not the ring finger.
     
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  5. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    That does seem odd....
     
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    ??? That's her right hand....
     
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  7. jackolin

    jackolin Well-Known Member

    She certainly looks quite small next to him - my opinion.
     
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  8. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Well,the average height for women was like 4'9 or so,5 ft for men. I think hes just a huge guy ,those hands look like catchers mitts !
     
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  9. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Ahhhh, so it is! I believe the Europeans put their wedding ring on the right hand.
     
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