Photograph
Old Abe Photograph for the Old Abe Museum of Ornithology
Carte-de-visite portrait of "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, photographed for the "Old Abe Museum of Ornithology" in 1876 for the International Exposition at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph by the Centennial Photographic Company, J.O. Barrett, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Old Abe is perched on a shield with the American flag painted on it. Profile view of Old Abe facing to the left. |
Image ID: | 79593 |
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Creation Date: | |
Creator Name: | Centennial Photographic Co. |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | Album 17.42 |
Original Dimensions: | 2 x 3.5 inches |
Despite a certification signed by the governor of the authenticity of the Fowler and Barrett Centennial portraits of Old Abe, there appear to be three different birds photographed. Certification: 79572, 79977 See for comparison: |
Birds |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Indoor photography |
Mascots |
Signs and symbols |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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