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Old Abe on Perch

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A wood engraving of Old Abe, Civil War eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869
Creator:
Melville

Publication Information

Creator Melville
Date Created circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Wisconsin in the Civil War
Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 17.9

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J2C
Legacy ID
WHi 78746

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Prints
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Prints
Old Abe Composite

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Photographs
Old Abe

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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...

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