Unidentified Civil War Officers, photographed in New London
PhotographerPhotographed by
Giles Bishop
(American, 1826 - 1909)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Morgan & Bolles
(American, active 1863)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Morgan & Kenyon
(American)
Date1861-1865
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 x 2 3/8in. (10.2 x 6cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
Object number2012.233.142-.145
DescriptionPortraits of men wearing military uniforms. Three are standing full-length portraits. Some men have mustaches and beards. One man is holding a sword. Some portraits feature patterned floorcloths. One man has his hand resting on an upholstered chair. One portrait is bust-length.
NotesSubject Note: The identity of these soldiers is unknown, but they probably came from the New London area, since their photographs were taken in New London. (Finlay 5/12/2012)Status
Not on viewGiles Bishop