Gift of Clifford T. Alderman 2012.233.29 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Watson C. Hitchcock

PhotographerPhotographed by I. G. Steiger's Photograph Gallery (American)

Date1862-1865

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 5/8 x 2 1/16in. (9.2 x 5.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 5/8 x 2 1/16in. (9.2 x 5.2cm) Mount (height x width): 4 x 2 3/8in. (10.2 x 6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection

Object number2012.233.29

DescriptionFull-length portrait of a young man wearing a military overcoat and cap. He is standing with his left hand on his hip, his right hand resting on the back of a chair. Patterned drapery with a tassel is in the right background.

NotesSubject Note: Watson C. Hitchcock of Prospect was mustered in as a corporal in the Twentieth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on September 8 1862. He was reduced to ranks on April 24 1863 and mustered out on June 13 1865. (Finlay 4/17/2012)

Status

Not on view