William A. Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut
PrintmakerEngraved by
John Chester Buttre
(American, 1821 - 1893)
Date1858-1866
MediumEngraving; printer's ink on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 5 1/4in. (15.2 x 13.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 1/2 x 6 3/8in. (24.1 x 16.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2009.58.0
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of a man wearing a coat, vest, shirt and stock.
NotesSubject note: William A. Buckingham was born in Lebanon, Connecticut and attended Bacon Academy in Colchester. He served as Mayor of Norwich from 1849 to 1850 and from 1856 to 1857 and as Governor of Connecticut from 1858 to 1866.Status
Not on view
