2 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. tintype (few light creases to plate, some minor surface abrasions near edge of plate where mat once was). Uncased, lacking cover glass, mat, and preserver.

A lightly hand-tinted studio portrait of a regulation Federal infantry private wearing a US nine-button infantry frock coat and government issue leather equipment. He holds what looks to be a large bore imported Prussian conversion musket with distinctive bayonet.