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John O. Wraalstad
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Tintype (ferrotype) portrait of Sergeant John O. Wraalstad, Company I of the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Wisconsin's so-called Scandinavian Regiment. He is posing in a Union uniform and cap, holding his rifle, with a bayonet at his belt. Hand-coloring on cheeks and buttons.
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W0139F2
WHi 5263
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John O. Wraalstad
circa 1860-1869
Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype of John O. Wraalstad, Sergeant, Company I. Waist-up portrait, in uniform. He is holding his rifle pointed towards the upper right. Hand-coloring on cheeks and gold but...
Ceylon C. Lincoln as Drummer Boy
1865
Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype of Ceylon C. Lincoln as a young drummer boy in the Union Army. Three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing forward. He is wearing his military uniform and cap, and...
Private Simon O. Myhre
circa 1860-1869
Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype of Simon O. Myhre of Company I, 15th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry. Seated, facing forward, with rifle held up, pointing to upper right, his left hand on the trigger. H...
George G. Burr
1865
Ferrotype/tintype of George G. Burr in a Civil War uniform and cap. Waist-up portrait, seated sideways in a chair, with his arm on the back of his chair. Hand-coloring on cheeks, and gold details o...
Leander S. Miller
1860
Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype. Waist-up portrait of Leander S. Miller, facing forward. Corporal in Civil War uniform. Hand-coloring on cheeks, gold details on buttons.
Franklin B. Howard
1865
Ferrotype/tintype of Franklin B. Howard. Waist-up portrait, facing forward, with hands folded in his lap, and wearing a uniform coat. Hand-coloring on cheeks and buttons. Howard was from Waupun, Wi...
