Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, (Of the New-York Zouaves.)

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by George Whiting American, 1820 - 1862

After a work byAfter a work by Mathew Brady American, 1823 - 1896

Date1861

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 3/16 x 8 11/16in. (31 x 22.1cm)
Plate (Right Plate): 16 7/8in. (42.9cm)
Sheet: 12 7/8in. (32.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionThree-quarter-length standing portrait of a young man in military uniform. The insignia "U.S." is on his cap and belt buckle. His hand rests on his sword hilt, and he wears a ring on his finger. He has a mustache. A small shield-shaped medal is pinned to his jacket.

Object number1995.182.79

InscribedLithographed title beneath image: "COL. ELMER E. ELLSWORTH, / OF THE NEW-YORK ZOUAVES.) / Who was basely assassinated at Alexandria, Va. May 24th 1861, while descending the stairs of the Marshall House, with a Secession / flag which he had torn down from a staff on the roof, by James W. Jackson, the keeper of the house." Inscribed in pencil on verso, upper right: "A.C. BATES". Lower left: "Print / Box 8 / #47". Lower right: "Consv. CPC 1987" "Dwr 4". Old accession number inscribed in pencil, lower left. New accession number inscribed in pencil, lower right.NotesSubject Note: Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth was the first Union army officer killed in Virginia during the Civil War.

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