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Old Abe Perched on a Cannon
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Portrait of Old Abe, bald eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Civil War Volunteer Infantry. He is perched on a cannon with his head turned to the left and there is an American flag in the background.
1875
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Publication Information
| Creator | Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1875 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Wisconsin in the Civil War |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Call Number | Album 17.35 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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