Gift of Clifford T. Alderman 2012.233.58 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

George B. Cook

PhotographerPhotographed by Mathew Brady American, 1823 - 1896

Date1862

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 7/16 x 2 1/8in. (8.7 x 5.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 2 1/8in. (8.7 x 5.4cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 x 2 9/16in. (10.2 x 6.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection

DescriptionPortrait of a man in a military uniform. He is seated with his right arm resting on a table. He has a mustache.

Object number2012.233.58

InscribedOn verso, center, in black ink, "Compliments/of/George B. Cook / Capt 1st Conn Arty [?]/Fort Richardson Va/March 29th, 1862."; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: George B. Cook was from New London, Connecticut. He enlisted and was mustered into the First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery on May 22, 1861 as a First Lieutenant. He was promoted to Captain on November 8, 1861. On January 22, 1863 he was promoted to Major. On May 4, 1865 he resigned. (Ruocco, 04/21/12)

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