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
Place of Creation
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
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