Photograph
Old Abe Centennial Souvenir Photograph
Old Abe souvenir carte-de-visite sold by J.O. Barrett during the United States centennial, 1876. Old Abe is on a bird perch, facing forward, with his head turned to the right. |
Image ID: | 79594 |
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Creation Date: | |
Creator Name: | Centennial Photographic Co. |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | Album 17.43 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 4 inches |
Despite a certification signed by the governor of the authenticity of the Fowler and Barrett Centennial portraits of Old Abe, there appear to be three different birds photographed. Certification: 79572, 79977 See for comparison: Version 1: 79574, 79586, 79594 Version 2: 79581, 79590 Version 3: 79593 |
Birds |
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Indoor photography |
Mascots |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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