Bowman, W.E.
American (1834-1915)

TITLE ON OBJECT: A War-horse

1885
stereograph, albumen prints
9 x 8.3 cm images on 9 x 17.8 cm mount
Unknown
81:6524:0001

BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE: Jensen, James. -- W. E. Bowman: General Photographer. -- 1979, p. 57

EXHIBITION HISTORY: "W.E. Bowman: General Photographer", US, IL, Utica, LaSalle County Historical Society, June 17 - August 16, 1979.//

INSCRIPTION: verso -- applied printed label with title and description.

FRAME: orange oversize mount (trimmed)

NOTES: The horse, painting, and flag refer to General William H. L. Wallace, who was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. In May 1885, Bowman composed this photograph placing "Prince", Wallace's mount, the family portrait of the General, and the Shiloh battle flag near the door of the Wallace residence. Cataloged 9/85, GD.

SUBJECTS:
symbol, flag
animal, horse