Studious Looking Young Man in Salvation Army Sweater, Antique CDV wall box is lined with green felt

is lined with green felt

one of these before--that one with a 1871 patent mark and completely greened patina

but definitely 19th c

but I like it for that

Studious Looking Young Man in Salvation Army Sweater, Antique CDV wall box is lined with green feltI just love this image taken in the very early days of the Salvation Army's existence in the United States, with this very committed looking young man proudly wearing his Salvation Army sweater, with lettering that looks to be embroidered . Founded in London in 1865 and arriving in the US in 1880, the mission of the Christian organization was and is to "bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their 'physical and spiritual