Sixth Plate Ambrotype Portrait of New Jersey State

Sixth plate ambrotype featuring Peter H. Hoyt, 2nd New Jersey State Militia, wearing a belt plate with company designation, "Independent Guard," with his white plumed shako fitted with brass regimental insignia visible on the table next to him. W. Campbell: Jersey City, NJ. Housed in half pressed paper case under photographer's stamped mat. Ink inscribed note with image reads, in part, "Mstr[?] Peter H. Hoyt Taken at [indecipherable] Taken when he was a soldier in the Civil War [indecipherable] and with high Honors Died 1912. 76 years old." Image published in Military Images magazine.

Peter H. Hoyt enlisted as a first lieutenant in May of 1861, and was commissioned into Company "K" of the 2nd New Jersey Infantry Regiment.

McAfee, Michael J. "The Well-Dressed Militiaman: More than a 'Shirt-collar and a pair of Spurs.' Military Images, Summer 2017.
Condition Report: Image with some spotting and wear to emulsion. Otherwise a nice, clear image. Mat with some soiling and discoloration. Half case with heavy wear.