Lt. Nils J. Gilbert | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Lt. Nils J. Gilbert

Lt. Nils J. Gilbert | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Full-length studio portrait of Civil War soldier Nils (Niels) J. Gilbert, Company A, of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry, believed to have been taken in October 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee.  He is in uniform and leaning on his sword. He entered service on 2 October 1861 as a 1st Sgt, was promoted to 1st Lt. on 19 October 1864, and mustered out on 20 December 1864 when his term expired.
DESCRIPTION
Full-length studio portrait of Civil War soldier Nils (Niels) J. Gilbert, Company A, of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry, believed to have been taken in October 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is in uniform and leaning on his sword. He entered service on 2 October 1861 as a 1st Sgt, was promoted to 1st Lt. on 19 October 1864, and mustered out on 20 December 1864 when his term expired.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:3180
Creation Date: 1864
Creator Name:Unknown
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Oberst Heg og hans gutter photographs, circa 1862-circa 1920
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(A45)19
Original Dimensions:5 x 7 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For two more images of Nils J. Gilbert, see Image IDs: 80046 and 92553.
SUBJECTS
Civil War, 1861-1865
Military uniforms
Portraits
Soldiers
Weapons
Indoor photography
Men
Studios and dark rooms
Photography

How to Purchase a Copy

Buy The Image

For commercial or non-profit use, please contact Image Sales.

By clicking "BUY" you agree to our Terms of Use.

10-percent discount for Society Members.

Image-purchasing questions? Please Contact Us.

RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

How to View in Person

To view this image, visit the Archives Research Room on the 4th floor at the Society Headquarters building in Madison, WI. Print out this index page and present it to the librarian. Use the links below to plan your visit to the Society's Archives.

Checking Out Materials

Visual materials in the Archives do not circulate and must be viewed in the Society's Archives Research Room.

How to Cite

For the purposes of a bibliography entry or footnote, follow this model:

Wisconsin Historical Society Citation
Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research Citation
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).

Have Questions?

Contact our Archives staff by email.