John Moore Kelso Davis in West Point Uniform

PhotographerPhotographed by Alexander Gardner (American, 1821 - 1882)

PublisherPublished by Philip & Solomons (American)

SubjectPortrait of General John Moore Kelso Davis (American, 1844 - 1920)

Dateabout 1865

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 3/16 x 2in. (8.1 x 5.1cm) Mount (height x width): 3 5/8 x 2 1/4in. (9.2 x 5.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Ethel Davis

Object number2003.239.3

DescriptionFull-length portrait of a young man wearing a military uniform and hat consistant with West Point uniforms. A sash with tassels is tied around his waist. A stand is partially visible behind him.

NotesSubject Note: The young man in this portrait wears a West Point uniform. He is probably John Henry Kelso Davis (1844-1920), who attended West Point from 1863 to 1867. The photograph was donated by Ethel F. Davis, the great granddaughter of John Henry Kelso Davis. (Lee 1/27/2005)

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