Photograph
Old Abe Taking a Sunbath "Wayside Gems" Photograph

Old Abe, the Wisconsin War eagle, is perched outdoors with his wings stretched a little, on a stars and stripes shield near a cannon with a flag in the background. Title reads: "Old Abe, the live Wisconsin War Eagle, taking a sun bath." It is no. 1061 in the "Wayside Gems" series by H.H. Bennett. |
Image ID: | 64791 |
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Creation Date: | 1879 |
Creator Name: | Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908 |
City: | Wisconsin Dells |
County: | Columbia |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Album 17 (The Civil War--Old Abe, Wisconsin Civil War Eagle) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | Album 17.51 |
Original Dimensions: | 7 x 4.5 inches |
See Image IDs: 79597, 79603 |
Mascots |
Signs and symbols |
Flags |
Ordnance |
Outdoor photography |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
Birds |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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