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Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.16  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Family of David Watson Sharpe
Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.16 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Family of David Watson Sharpe

Photographer (American, 1823 - 1896)
Photographer (American, active 1865 - 1882)
Photographer (American, active 1863 - 1889)
Datemid 19th-late 19th century
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard carte-de-visite or cabinet card mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 x 3 7/8in. (7.6 x 9.8cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 6 x 4in. (15.2 x 10.2cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 1/8in. (16.5 x 10.5cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Heckman
DescriptionFormal studio portraits of David Watson Sharpe, his wife, Emily Jane (Lewis) Sharpe, and their son, Lewis Sharpe. David Watson Sharpe is wearing a Civil War uniform.
Object number2003.170.14-.16
NotesSubject Note: David Watson Sharpe served in the First Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery during the Civil War. (Finlay 4/29/2011)
On View
Not on view
Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.25  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Edward C. Betts
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Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.10  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William A. Beers
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Gency Williams
c. 1864-1866
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James M. Gillmore
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Lewis H. Williams
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Lewis H. Williams
c. 1864-1866
Gift of Fred Calabretta, 2022.51.3, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Lewis H. Williams
c. 1864-1866