Arthur E. Chase
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1860-1880
MediumTintype; collodion on lacquered iron in brass window mat package in tooled leather-covered wooden case. There is a Connecticut National Guard medal pinned to the embossed red velvet pad in the left side of the open case.
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 4 1/4 × 3 1/4in. (10.8 × 8.3cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 4 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 1/2in. (12.1 × 9.5 × 1.3cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 4 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 1/2in. (12.1 × 9.5 × 1.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionQuarter plate tintype portrait of Arthur E. Chase, taken by an unknown photographer. Chase is wearing a uniform and cap, presumably that of the Connecticut National Guard. He is posing with his rifle. His facial hair is worn in the chin curtain style.
On the left side of the open case, there is a Connecticut National Guard medal with the following inscribed on it: "ARTHUR E. CHASE / Co. K 4th Regt. / C.N.G."
On the left side of the open case, there is a Connecticut National Guard medal with the following inscribed on it: "ARTHUR E. CHASE / Co. K 4th Regt. / C.N.G."
Object number1991.126.3
NotesDate and subject note: Arthur E. Chase's name is not in the Record of service of Connecticut men in the army and navy of the United States during the War of the Rebellion [Civil War].Subject Terms
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