Shelow, John W., fl. 1861-1865 As sergeant, seated 1/2 length portrait

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GLC#
GLC05111.02.1292-View header record
Type
Images
Date
circa 1861-1865
Author/Creator
Shelow, John W., fl. 1861-1865
Title
As sergeant, seated 1/2 length portrait
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 carte de visite Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 6.2 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Thin red border on recto. Subject has been severly wounded in both eyes, both are swollen shut. His hands rest in his lap. Graphite inscription on verso "WIA Port Republic, VA. WIA Petersburg 6-9-62 6-18-64 at G'burg." Ink inscription on verso "Sergt John W. Shelow, Co A 110th Pa." Photographers imprint on verso: "From Nobell General Hospital, U.S.A. Portsmouth Grove, R.I. Address 'J. A. Williams, Post Office Box 507, Newport, R.I.' The Negative of this Picture is preserved for two years."

Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Injury or Wound
Health and Medical

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