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Alexander W. Collins

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Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype of Alexander W. Collins in Civil War uniform, waist-up portrait, facing front. Top button and several lower buttons closed, cadet-style. Cheeks and buttons hand-colored.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869
Creator:
Holmes, Booth & Haydens

Publication Information

Creator Holmes, Booth & Haydens
Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 7 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Call Number PH 4195.253, Box 16
Media Number Box 16
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0126YV
Legacy ID
WHi 123477

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