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Golden Eagle On Barrel
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Charcoal drawing of a golden eagle perched on a barrel. Likely the wild golden eagle Andy Johnson, the mascot of the Forty-Ninth Wisconsin Civil War Infantry. He lived at the Capital building beginning in 1866 with the tame Old Abe, famous mascot of the Eighth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. While both housed at the Capital, the two had a fierce rivalry and often fought. In 1874, Andy died apparently from the effects of an attack by Old Abe.
circa 1860-1869
Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1860-1869 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 41 x 51 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 | PH 5-895 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Old Abe
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Old Abe on Perch
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Old Abe
circa 1860-1869
Ferrotype of "Old Abe," the bald eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War. The young bird has brown head feathers and is standing on a perch. Hand-colori...
"Old Abe" In The Rough
June 1863
Halftone print of an adolescent Old Abe, bald eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Civil War Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Closeup image of Old Abe on his shield perch with a solid black border. Text...
Old Abe Perched on a Log
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Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, perched on a log with the background of a rural Wisconsin valley. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. Old Abe, the Civil...
