Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Fort Fisher, N.C. Interior view of the "Pulpit" [earthen rampart]. [January 1865 ca.]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0526 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865/01 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 16.5 x 23.5 cm Order a Copy
The image shows the earthen bomproof rampart [the "pulpit"] at Fort Fisher with the ocean in the background. Two chimneys constucted out of bricks can be seen along with seven soldiers lounging in and around the shelters. Two men lean on posts by the chimney, two sit on the ground, two more sit on the opposite side and the seventh is visible in the upper right of the image. A row of rifles [stacked arms] runs down the center of the trench. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XXII" and "535."
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