Postcard
Old Abe Perched on a Log
| Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, perched on a log with the background of a rural Wisconsin valley. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. Old Abe, the Civil War 'Veteran' of Wisconsin Carried, perched upon a Banner through the din and smoke of 36 Battles." |
| Image ID: | 78437 |
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| Creation Date: | |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | Album 17.8 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.25 x 5.25 inches |
| Landscape |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Patriotism |
| Mascots |
| Birds |
| 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. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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