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Gift of Clifford T. Alderman  2012.233.89  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William Hogan
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman 2012.233.89 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

William Hogan

PhotographerPhotographed by Cross American
Date1863-1864
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 3/16 x 2 3/16in. (8.1 x 5.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/16 x 2 3/16in. (8.1 x 5.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 x 2 7/16in. (10.2 x 6.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
DescriptionPortrait of a young man wearing a military uniform. He is standing in front of a painted backdrop depicting what appears to be a forest. There is a tree branch prop next to him and he has his right arm resting on it and his left hand on his hip.
Object number2012.233.89
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in black ink, "Yours truly / Wim hogan/New Haven / Conn / Co J 1st Conn Artillary / Fort Ritcherso / Virginia"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: William Hogan was from New London, Connecticut. He enlisted and was mustered in to the First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery Company F as a Private on December 30, 1863. He was dishonorably discharged on March 25, 1864. (Ruocco, 04/24/12)
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