Untitled (Group Portrait of Men in Uniform) 1850 - 1899

This anonymous photograph, "Untitled (Group Portrait of Men in Uniform)," features a group of men in uniform standing in front of a building. Taken between 1850 and 1899, the image depicts a snapshot of American history through the lens of a group portrait. The men’s uniform suggests a military or civic organization, with a focus on details like their hats, badges and weaponry. The photograph’s size and the format of the print are characteristic of the albumen print, a popular photographic process during the 19th century. This photograph is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.