Henry F. Stanley
PhotographerPhotographed by
Fitch W. Burwell
American
Date1861-1864
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 7/16 x 2 3/16in. (8.7 x 5.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 2 3/16in. (8.7 x 5.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 2 3/16in. (8.7 x 5.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
DescriptionBust-length portait of a young man with sideburns.
Object number2012.233.85
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in black ink, "Yours Truly / Henry F Stanley / Lieut. 6th Conn Vols"; upper right, in pencil,"#LL97"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Henry Stanley was from New Haven, Connecticut. He enlisted on April 24, 1861 and was mustered in to the Third Regiment Infantry Company C as a Corporal on May 14, 1861. He was mustered out on August 12, 1861. On August 26, 1861 he re-enlisted. On September 7, 1861 he was mustered in to the Sixth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Company F as a First Sergeant. On March 1, 1863 he was promoted to Second Lieutenant for Company K. On June 5, 1864 he was promoted to First Lieutenant of Company H and on Octiober 2, 1864 he was appointed Adjutant of the Sixth Regiment Infantry. He was discharged on November 23, 1864. (Ruocco, 04/24/2012)On View
Not on view
George W. Avery
