Fort C. F. Smith, Company L, 2nd New York Heavy Artillery, August 1865, 1250-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1912-10-28

GUSN

GUSN-392382

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Studio Photography
Fort C. F. Smith, Company L, 2nd New York Heavy Artillery, August 1865, 1250-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Studio Photography

Description

The image depicts a group of soldiers from Company L, 2nd New York Heavy Artillery, at Fort C. F. Smith in August 1865. Visible are several soldiers standing around large artillery pieces, with ammunition stacked nearby. Earthworks and additional artillery are seen in the background, along with a fenced area and tents. Photographed for A. D. Worthington.

Details

Descriptive Terms

military photography
field fortifications
cannons (artillery)
soldiers
civil wars
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

15268

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025156
B-Series negative 1250-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.001.1250-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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