Photograph by
Gardner, Alexander, Scottish, 1821 - 1882
Printed by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
Date
1863
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, cardboard, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/2 × 7 in. (8.9 × 17.8 cm)
Description
This photographic print stereograph depicts the body of a deceased Confederate soldier as he fell on the battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in July 1863. The man lies on his back with his feet nearest the camera. His canteen lies near his left hand in the grass and his longarm with bayonet attached lies across his body. The photograph is mounted on orange cardboard with a pinkish tone on the reverse that is blank.
Place depicted
Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Liljenquist Family Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Photographs and Still Images
Type
stereographs
Topic
Military
Photography
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
Object number
2015.222.17
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5428879b8-c692-4b59-8f76-58770277d278

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