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Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.17  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Camp of 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillary in Louisiana, 1862
Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.17 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Camp of 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillary in Louisiana, 1862

Photographer (American, 1823 - 1896)
Date1862
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard carte-de-visite mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/16 x 3 7/16in. (5.6 x 8.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 2 3/16 x 3 7/16in. (5.6 x 8.7cm) Mount (height x width): 2 3/8 x 3 3/4in. (6 x 9.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Heckman
Object number2003.170.17
DescriptionCannons and howitzers are arranged in rows between board fences. Soldiers stand in ranks in the background. Tents, buildings, and barrels are also visible. A large body of water is in the right background.
Status
Not on view
Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.16  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mathew Brady
mid 19th-late 19th century
2002.116.19, close up.
Beers & Mansfield
1861-1870
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman  2012.233.58  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mathew Brady
1862
Gift of Charles W. Ward, 1884.3.0  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mathew Brady
1855-1861
Gift of Chris Hatch, 2003.20.20, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Allen & Co.
1860-1889
Gift of Dr. James S. Brust, 2008.45.0  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
New York Photographic Co.
1865
Gift of Dr. James S. Brust, 2008.10.0  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
1869 or earlier
Museum purchase, 1983.61.0  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
S. H. Waite
1864