ID'd Civil Engineer Robert Orr - Illinois Industrial University Soldiers Uniform

Description


Portrait of Robert E. Orr in his full, IIU (Illinois Industrial University) military school uniform.
Signed in pen on the back:
Affectionate Regards
to Uncle Joseph C. Orr
By Robert E. Orr
Aug't '81
Life is but a little while, a little show, a turning of the hand
Orr was born in August 1862 and graduated from IIU in 1883 with a degree in Civil Engineering.
A 1900 census record shows him working as a civil engineer in Evanston, Illinois.
Original 6.5" x 4.25" cabinet card in very good overall antique condition. Rubbed out, scuffed
signature on the front.. looks like he probably changed his mind and decided to sign the back!
Shipping: Choice of First Class (flat photo mailer) or boxed Priority.
tin type