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1859-05-29
HGO-01-004-A-2 [Drawer 44 in old database]
GUSN-254027
Henry C. Mowry as a young man, four years before his death at Vicksburg as first lieutenant of the E. 72nd Illinois Volunteers. Charles Richard and Henry Meade were active in Albany, New York and Europe during the 1840s.
military personnel
occupations
portraits
men (male humans)
portrait format
daguerreotypes (photographs)
photographs
Case: "Henry C. Mowry May 29, 1859-1st leutenant Henry C. Mowry was instantly killed at Vickburs May 22nd 1863 while leading Co. E 72d Illinois Volunteers" Cushion: "MEADE BRO'S//235 BROADWAY//N.Y." embossed on cushion. (CASE) MEADE BO'S 235 BROADWAY N.Y. HENRY C. MOWRY MAY 29 1859 1ST LIEUTENANT HENRY C. MOWRY WAS ISNTANTLY KILLED AT VICKSBURG MAY 22 1863 WHILE LEADING CO. E. 72D ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS [...]
DagID 342
1 daguerreotype
PC005
Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865
PC005.D06.139
3 1/4 x 2 3/4 (HxW)(inches)
4 x 3 1/2 x 5/8 (HxWxD)(inches)
Gift of Frances L. Chace
Meade Brothers (Photographic studio)
daguerreotypes (photographs)
photographs
Item
HGO-01-004-A-2 [Drawer 44 in old database]
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