William A. Lincoln
PhotographerPhotographed by
Wells & Collins
(American, active 1861)
Date1861-1865
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 11/16 x 2 1/8in. (9.4 x 5.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 11/16 x 2 1/8in. (9.4 x 5.4cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 15/16 x 2 3/8in. (10 x 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
Object number2012.233.79
DescriptionPortrait of a man in a military uniform. He is standing and leaning on what appears to be a banister. He is holding his hat in his left hand. He has a mustache and goatee.
NotesSubject Note: William A. Lincoln was from New Haven, Connecticut. He enlisted and was mustered into the First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery Company H on May 23, 1861 as Corporal. He was promoted to Sergeant on October 15, 1861. He was promoted to First Lieutenant of Company D on March 24, 1862. He was transfered to Company F on September 1, 1864. He was wounded on August 5, 1864. He was promoted to Captain on November 8, 1864. On April 9, 1865 he was promoted to Major by brevet. He was mustered out on September 25, 1865. (Ruocco, 04/21/12)Status
Not on view
George Wells Cheney Sr.
1904 - 1910
