Collection	Edwin E. Finney
Copyright	Oshkosh Public Museum
Description	Oval albumen print mounted on cardstock of Edwin E. Finney and members of the band of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.
Event	Civil War
Medium	Paper/Cardstock/Photographic Emulsion
Neg #	20599
Notes	Large format albumen print of the band of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. They are wearing commercially made dark blue fatigue blouses; dark uniform trousers; and black felt hats. The 2nd Wisconsin band was issued these uniforms in May of 1862 when they were stationed in Falmouth, VA. The fourth man from the right with the bass drum is Edwin E. Finney. Finney enlisted in Oshkosh on April 21, 1861 in Company E, 2nd Wisconsin. He was as the company drummer, but was transferred to the regimental band in May. He was mustered out of service, along with the remaining band members on August 24, 1862, and returned to Oshkosh.
Object ID	P2003.2.2
Object Name	Print, Albumen
People	Finney, Edwin E.
Place	Falmouth, VA
Print size	8" x 10"
Subjects	Civil wars Bands
Title	Band of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
Year Range from	1862
Year range to	1862

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