Union Naval officer, 1864-1865
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Artifact Overview
This carte-de-visite made by R. Herring, New York, shows an unknown Union Navy officer. Carte-de-visite was a small photographic print on cardboard stock made by professional photographers. Popular in the United States during the Civil War, soldiers and sailors often sent these inexpensive images back home as a reminder to friends and family members of their loved ones in service.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carte-de-visite (Card photograph)
Date Made
1864-1865
Subject Date
1864-1865
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2005.0.21.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Albumen process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
Photographer imprint text on verso:
R. HERRING / PHOTOGRAPHER / 25 Avenue /
Red-bordered label adhered back upper right, with typed number: 2973
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