William C. Rockwell
PhotographerPhotographed by
J. Byerly
(American)
Date1861-1865
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 1/4in. (8.9 x 5.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 1/4in. (8.9 x 5.7cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 x 2 7/16in. (10.2 x 6.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
Object number2012.233.51
DescriptionBust length portrait of a man wearing a military uniform. He has a mustache and sideburns.
NotesSubject Note: William C Rockwell was from New Haven, Connecticut. He enlisted in the army on June 21, 1861 and was mustered into the Fifth Regiment Infantry Company G on July 22, 186 as a First Sergeant. He was promoted to Sergeant-Major on September 30, 1861. He became Second Lieutenant on November 2, 1861. He became First Lieutenant on June 12, 1862. He was captured on October 16, 1863. He was mustered out on July 19, 1865. (Ruocco, 4/21/2012)Status
Not on view
