American Troops in the Philippine Islands
PhotographerPhotographed by
Arthur G. Bowman
American, born 1879
Date1901-1902
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 x 3 1/8in. (5.1 x 7.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 x 3 1/8in. (5.1 x 7.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/2 x 4 1/2in. (8.9 x 11.4cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 2 x 3 1/8in. (5.1 x 7.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/2 x 4 1/2in. (8.9 x 11.4cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mary Jane Converse
DescriptionSubjects include soldiers of the 5th Infantry, Co. R, including the kitchen staff, barracks, and mascot. Other photographs show Philippine natives training cocks to fight, working on shell and horn combs, and with a water wagon. A series of photographs depicts a hanging.
Object number2011.447.2-.18
InscribedSome photographs have inscriptions on verso of mount in blue ink providing information about the subjects.On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesConstituent Note: Arthur G. Bowman was born on 20 February 1879. He attended school in Hartford and enlisted in the army in 1899. He served in the Philippines and later in China. (Finlay 11/25/2011)
On View
Not on view
1948
Kenneth J. Winschel
c. 1952-1953