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Here we have a tin-type of Thomas Camp. He was a drummer boy in the 11th Wisconsin, Co. F. His uniform is particularly interesting because the unit was Zouaves. Zouaves were units with elaborate uniforms based on French North African unit that had a fierce fighting reputation. At the ytimes Zouave suits were popular for younger boys. The 11th Wisconsin was known as the Harvey Zouaves. Harvey was presumably the officer who organzed the unit. Unfortunastely we know virtuslly nothing about Thomas' service. A note with the tin-type reads, "Thomas Camp. Mother Wismer's youngest brother. Drummer boy in Civil War." The tin-type is slightly tinted.
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