- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, American, 1863 - 1865
- Garrison, George Thompson, American, 1836 - 1904
- Owned by
- Garrison, William Lloyd, American, 1805 - 1879
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1863-1865
- Medium
- albumen and silver on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 × 15 13/16 in. (27 × 40.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 14 11/16 × 20 in. (37.3 × 50.8 cm)
- Description
- A photograph of 59 members of the 55th Massachusetts Infantry in uniform. The image features two (2) rows of people, with the back row of men standing and the front row of men either kneeling or lounging. The soldiers stand outside with a row of trees in the background. The image is on photo paper and has been adhered to a larger backing. The image has discoloration throughout, especially on the back. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
- Place captured
- Readville, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Garrison Family in memory of George Thompson Garrison
- Object number
- 2014.115.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.