Joseph R. Hawley
PhotographerPhotographed by
Kellogg Brothers
(1860 - 1865)
SubjectPortrait of
Joseph Roswell Hawley
(American, 1826 - 1905)
Date1861-1866
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 9/16 x 2 3/16in. (9 x 5.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 9/16 x 2 3/16in. (9 x 5.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 x 2 3/8in. (10.2 x 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
Object number2012.233.3
DescriptionPortrait of a man in a military uniform. He is seated with his right elbow resting on a table and his left hand on his hip. He is holding his hat with his right hand. He has a mustache and beard.
NotesSubject Note: Joseph R. Hawley was from Hartford, Connecticut. He enlisted on April 18, 1861 and was mustered into the First Regiment Infantry Rifle Company A on April 22, 1861 as Captain. He was mustered out on July 31, 1861. He re-enlisted on August 20, 1861 and was mustered into the Seventh Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on September 17, 1861 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was promoted to Colonel on June 20, 1862. He was promoted to Brigadier-General of the United States Volunteers on September 13, 1864. He became Major-General by brevet on September 28, 1865. He was discharged on January 15, 1866. (Ruocco, 4/21/2012)Status
Not on view
