Edward P. Bridgman | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Edward P. Bridgman

Edward P. Bridgman | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
An eighth plate daguerreotype of Edward P. Bridgman, 1834-1915, as a young man. Bridgman served in the 37th Massachusetts volunteer Infantry, Company G in the Civil War. He came to Wisconsin in 1875, resided at Keshena on the Menominee reservation until 1875, homesteaded in Langlade County 1879-1882, resided in Antigo from 1882-1901 and in Madison from 1901-1915. He is the father of Louis Bridgman of Madison. The portrait is a front facing, bust figure.
DESCRIPTION
An eighth plate daguerreotype of Edward P. Bridgman, 1834-1915, as a young man. Bridgman served in the 37th Massachusetts volunteer Infantry, Company G in the Civil War. He came to Wisconsin in 1875, resided at Keshena on the Menominee reservation until 1875, homesteaded in Langlade County 1879-1882, resided in Antigo from 1882-1901 and in Madison from 1901-1915. He is the father of Louis Bridgman of Madison. The portrait is a front facing, bust figure.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:114680
Creation Date:circa 1855
Creator Name:Unknown
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:cased images
Original Format Number:PH 4195.117, Box 10
Original Dimensions:2 x 2.5
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Presented by Louis Bridgman in 1956. Nonpareil embossed mat. Burnt red velvet decoration inside cover. Stamped leather case.
SUBJECTS
Neckties
Suits (Clothing)
Civil War, 1861-1865
Veterans
Indoor photography
Men
Portrait photography

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