Image of a full-length portrait of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth (known as the first casualty of the American Civil War) standing in military uniform with arms crossed. "Published & Lithd. by L. Prang & Co. Boston."--text, bottom left margin.
"Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861 by L. Prang & Co. in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts."--text, bottom center margin.
"Sole agent J. Haven, 31 Exchange St."--text, bottom right margin.
"Fabronius"--text, artist's signature on stone, bottom left of image.
"From a drawing from nature, taken in Chicago, previous to his tour North, June 1860. By D.C. Fabronius."--text, bottom center margin.
Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861--Pictorial works Soldiers--Pictorial works United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works Lithographs--Color--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Portrait prints. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Louis Prang Archive Small Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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