Shelow, John W., fl. 1861-1865 As sergeant, seated 1/2 length portrait
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1292 Author/Creator: Shelow, John W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy
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."
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