Photograph of an unidentified Buffalo Soldier
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph of an unidentified Buffalo Soldier

Alonzo Callaway, American, 1847 - 1920 · 1880-1920

photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper on card mount
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

A cabinet card photograph depicting a black and white image of a soldier. The soldier is wearing a dark colored uniform with large buttons. Two square lapel pins are on the soldiers collar. A medallion is attached to the left breast of the soldier’s uniform. Another medallion with chain is attached to the second button of the soldier’s jacket. He is holding an object in his right hand. His left hand is at his side. Imprinted in white text at the bottom of the card is “Callaway” and “San Antonio / Texas.” The back of the card is blank.

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