Lithograph, Battles of the Fourth Regiment Michigan Volunteers, circa 1865

THF226862 / Lithograph, Battles of the Fourth Regiment Michigan Volunteers, circa 1865
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Artifact Overview

Charles Gruner, a soldier in the 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, sketched some of his regiment's early wartime experiences. These include standing at attention during winter encampment, digging earthworks, and returning from a successful skirmish at New Bridge, Virginia, in May 1862 -- a fight that gained the regiment national publicity. These sketches were later published in this print.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1865

Subject Date

1862-1863

Creator Notes

Drawn by Charles F. Gruner, Lt., Company C. Lithographed by Sarony, Major & Knapp, New York, New York.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.3429

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 18.5 in
Width: 21.25 in