Lucius Fairchild | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Lucius Fairchild

Lucius Fairchild | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Carte-de-visite portrait of Lucius Fairchild in his uniform as lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry by the Brady studio.
DESCRIPTION
Carte-de-visite portrait of Lucius Fairchild in his uniform as lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry by the Brady studio.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:34323
Creation Date:before 1862
Creator Name:Brady's National Photographic Galleries
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Collection Name:Lucius Fairchild papers, 1819-1943
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 6018.2
Original Dimensions:2.25 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Although undated, this picture was taken before his promotion to colonel which took place on November 17, 1862 (post dated to September 1, 1862). Fairchild was severely wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg and his left arm was amputated as a result.
SUBJECTS
Studios and dark rooms
Beards
Civil War, 1861-1865
Military uniforms
Indoor photography
Men
Portrait photography

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