THE CIVIL WAR
Thomas P. Russell

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Collection Charles R. Nevitt
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Description Albumen print once on Carte de Visite mount of Thomas P. Russell. Inscribed, "Dr. T. P. Russell 1861"
MADE NOTE:No backmark, but carpet and props are identical to those used in Brady's Washington Gallery, OBJECT DATE NOTE: Made while Russell was in Washington in 1861.
Event Civil War
Medium Photographic Paper/Ink
Neg # 20557
Notes Full standing view of 1st Assistant Surgeon Thomas P. Russell, 2nd Wisconsin Infantry (Iron Brigade) wearing line officer's single breasted frock coat with no shoulder bars, and a forge cap with wreath insignia and "MS" (Medical Service" on front. Russell enlisted from Oshkosh on May 10, 1861 and resigned in July 1861. He was appointed 1st Assistanty Surgeon, 1st Wisconsin Cavalry on May 27, 1862 and resigned on November 29, 1862. He was a medical doctor in Oshkosh for many years.
Object ID P1999.1.49
Object Name carte de visite
People Russell, Thomas P.
Place Washington, DC
Print size H=4 W=2 1/2 in
Subjects Civil War
Soldiers
Officers
Doctors
2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
1st Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry
Cavalry
Iron Brigade
Title Thomas P. Russell
Year Range from 1861
Year range to 1861
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