Camp Hamilton, Fortress Monroe, Va.. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.
Summary
Stereograph shows tents and soldiers, including in background a group of Zouaves from the 5th New York Infantry Regiment and a group of drummer boys, Camp Hamilton, near Fort Monroe, Virginia. According to Zeller, "This 1861 view shows the camp of the 5th New York Zouaves." (Source: Civil War in Depth, by Bob Zeller, 2000, v. 2, p. 61)
Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congress)
Attributed to George Stacy.
Card numbers: "No. 147".
Gottheim collection code: GCW 25A.
Hand-colored version of this card published in: The Civil War in depth / Bob Zeller. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1997-2000, v. 2, p. 61.
Tags
Date
01/01/1861
Contributors
Stacy, George, photographer
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.