David Barker 8^thPennsylvania Cavalry 1/6 plate tintype of Barker with his drawn saber. On one side of him is an American flag and on the other we see a rifle he has plated butt first on the floor. Period pencil inscription in the case reads,” Philadelphia, Oct 8, 1861. David Barker went to war on the 5^th Oct.1861. David had his likeness taken on the 4^thOct. 1861 E. R. Leidy” While all started out well for David he deserted in December 1861. A great early war image.