Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.16 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.14dt1 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of John Heckman, 2003.17.14 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Family of David Watson Sharpe

PhotographerPhotographed by Mathew Brady (American, 1823 - 1896)

PhotographerPhotographed by John W. Storrs (American, active 1865 - 1882)

PhotographerPhotographed by Daniel P. Ramsdell (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

Object number2003.170.14-.16

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.

NotesSubject Note: David Watson Sharpe served in the First Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery during the Civil War. (Finlay 4/29/2011)

Status

Not on view