Photograph
Old Abe Portrait
Carte-de-visite portrait of a stuffed bald eagle, purportedly, Old Abe. There is a flag at the left and at the bottom is written "The Eagel [sic] of The Eight Wis.V.V." Authenticity of the portrait, however, is doubtful because of the date of the photo and the appearance of the bird. Old Abe died in 1881, after this photo of a stuffed bird was taken. Additionally, the pose of the bird is quite different from the taxidermy treatment of Old Abe. See for comparison image 23198. |
Image ID: | 79135 |
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Creation Date: | 1870 |
Creator Name: | Long, E. |
City: | St. Louis |
County: | |
State: | Missouri |
Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | Album 17.33 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 4 inches |
Birds |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Indoor photography |
Flags |
Mascots |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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