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Gift of Clifford T. Alderman  2012.233.54  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Munger
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman 2012.233.54 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

George Munger

PhotographerPhotographed by George L. Partridge American, active 1862 - 1869
Date1862-1864
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 11/16 x 2 1/4in. (9.4 x 5.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 11/16 x 2 1/4in. (9.4 x 5.7cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 1/8 x 2 7/16in. (10.5 x 6.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
DescriptionPortrait of a man in a military uniform. He is standing behind a chair and has his right hand resting on the back of the chair. Drapery and a balustrade are in the background.
Object number2012.233.54
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in pencil, "George Munger / Dec 16 - 74 / Frank Shurwood / Laurre Ave [?]"; lower right, accession numberNotesSubject Note: George Munger was from Bridgeport, Connecticut. He enlisted and was mustered into the Second Connecticut Volunteer Light Battery on July 29, 1862 as a Second Lieutenant. He was promoted to First Lieutenant on January 5, 1863. On November 10, 1864 he was discharged. (Ruocco, 4/21/2012)
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