Photograph
Old Abe and His Regiment Color Guard
| Photograph of a monochrome painting of "Old Abe" the bald eagle mascot of the Eighth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and his regiment color guard. The uniformed group stands holding rifles and flags in a field bordered with woods. A pup-tent is visible in the lower left. Likely, Edward Homaston of Eau Claire holding the perch. Sgt. Ambrose Armitage third from left. |
| Image ID: | 78934 |
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| Creation Date: | 07 1863 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Vicksburg |
| County: | |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Collection Name: | Album 17 (The Civil War--Old Abe, Wisconsin Civil War Eagle) |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, b/w copy |
| Original Format Number: | (W6)11583 |
| Original Dimensions: | 4 x 3.1875 inches |
| Painting by C.L. Richman, owned by Mr. Shedd of Marshall Field and Co., Chicago. Image also exists as a lithograph issued by Dunlap, Sewall and Spaulding of Chicago, and as a wood engraving in Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper. See Image ID: 1945 for original photograph. |
| Armed Forces |
| Battlefields |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Firearms |
| Military uniforms |
| Portraits, Group |
| Soldiers |
| Men |
| Birds |
| Outdoor photography |
| Flags |
| Mascots |
| Painting |
| 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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