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Old Abe
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Carte-de-visite Centennial portrait of "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment, by J.M. Fowler, sold by J.O. Barrett in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Agricultural Building "Old Abe Museum of Ornithology" at the Centennial International Exposition in 1876.Old Abe is perched on a bird perch with his head tilted to the right. At the bottom is written "Old Abe, War Eagle of the 8th Wis. Vol. Inf."
February 7, 1876
Fowler, J. M.
Publication Information
| Creator | Fowler, J. M. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | February 7, 1876 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Wisconsin in the Civil War |
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| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Call Number | Album 17.40 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Old Abe Centennial Stereograph
February 7, 1876
The "Centennial" stereograph of "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment, by J.M. Fowler, sold by J.O. Barrett in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Agricultural Building "Old Abe Mus...
Old Abe
February 7, 1876
Carte-de-visite Centennial portrait "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment, by J.M. Fowler, sold by J.O. Barrett in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Agricultural Building "Old Abe...
Old Abe
February 7, 1876
Carte-de-visite Centennial portrait of "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment, by J.M. Fowler, sold by J.O. Barrett in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Agricultural Building "Old ...
Old Abe
circa 1870-1879
Carte-de-visite portrait of "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, photographed for the "Old Abe Museum of Ornithology" in 1876 for the International Exposition ...
Centennial Photograph of "Old Abe," the Live Wisconsin War Eagle Certification
February 7, 1876
Certification from J.O. Barrett that the centennial photograph of Old Abe is truly him. The certification includes a signature from the governor.
Old Abe Centennial Certification
February 7, 1876
The card certifies that the Old Abe Centennial Portrait printed by J.O. Barrett is really Old Abe. It includes the governor's signature it states the photograph was sold for the "Old Abe Museum of ...
