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Old Abe Portrait
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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.
1870
Long, E.
Publication Information
| Creator | Long, E. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Wisconsin in the Civil War |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Call Number | Album 17.33 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Old Abe
1870
Old Abe, eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Old Abe is perched on a plank of wood with the American flag painted on it. The portrait is masked into an oval shape.
Taxidermied Old Abe
1890
"Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. After his death in 1881 he was stuffed, mounted, and put in the Capitol museum.Depicted from the front with head turned to...
Old Abe with New Testament and United States Flag
1881
Stuffed Old Abe, the Wisconsin Civil War eagle, perched on an American flag with a copy of the New Testament propped in front.
Taxidermied Old Abe on a Perch
1900
Side view of "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. After his death in 1881, he was stuffed, mounted, and placed in the Capitol museum. The shield he is perched ...
Old Abe
circa 1870-1879
Stereograph of Old Abe, eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment. Old Abe is standing on a log-type bird perch attached to a shield with the American flag painted on it. His head is tu...
Portrait of Old Abe
circa 1860-1869
Vintage portrait print of Old Abe, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment's eagle mascot. The print reads at the top, "8th Wisconsin's Famous War-Eagle, 1861-5" and at the bottom, "Old Abe". An America...
