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Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2012.233.142 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unidentified Civil War Officers, photographed in New London
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2012.233.142 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Unidentified Civil War Officers, photographed in New London

PhotographerPhotographed by Giles Bishop American, 1826 - 1909
PhotographerPhotographed by Morgan & Bolles American, active 1863
Date1861-1865
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 x 2 3/8in. (10.2 x 6cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Clifford T. Alderman Collection
DescriptionPortraits of men wearing military uniforms. Three are standing full-length portraits. Some men have mustaches and beards. One man is holding a sword. Some portraits feature patterned floorcloths. One man has his hand resting on an upholstered chair. One portrait is bust-length.
Object number2012.233.142-.145
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The identity of these soldiers is unknown, but they probably came from the New London area, since their photographs were taken in New London. (Finlay 5/12/2012)
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