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1784.a.13, 2(84)
- Record Id:
- 040-003227856
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003227822
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100026867937.0x000f9d
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- 1784.a.13, 2(84)
- Title:
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View of the interior of Fort Steadman. May, 1865. Photographer: O'Sullivan, Timothy H.
- Scope & Content:
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Genre: War Photography
'This fort is constructed on the ground known as 'Hare's Hill.' The position was taken by Gibbons' Division of the Second Corps during a general assault on the 17th of June, 1864. It was one of the most advanced positions of the Union troops during the entire siege of Petersburg ... The centre of the picture shows the parapet of the work and the manner in which the earth composing it is reveted or supported by the trunks of pines placed horizontally, then, by gabions and fascines, topped by sand bags. On the left the picture shows the exterior of an officer's quarters, and on the right a mound of earth, forming the outside covering of a powder magazine. The trees bear many marks of the compliments paid by the enemy during the almost daily severe artillery duels which took place between the two opposing armies during the long siege. It will be seen, too, that the embrasures are guarded by heavy iron gates to protect the gunners from the deadly aim of the enemy's sharpshooters ... '
- Collection Area:
- Printed Collections
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003227822
040-003227856 - Is part of:
- 1784.a.13, 2 : Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war. Vol. II. Photographer(s): Gardner, Alexander
1784.a.13, 2(84) : View of the interior of Fort Steadman. May, 1865. Photographer: O'Sullivan, Timothy H. - Hierarchy:
- 032-003227822[0034]/040-003227856
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: 1784.a.13, 2
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Scripts:
- Not applicable
- Techniques:
- Albumen Print
Photograph
Photographic Print
Silver Printing-Out Paper Print - Start Date:
- 1865
- End Date:
- 1865
- Date Range:
- May 1865
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Physical Characteristics:
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Dimensions: 173 mm x 225 mm
Format: Printed Book
Secondary Support: Card
- Material Type:
- Photographs
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Names:
- O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1814-1882
- Subjects:
- American Civil War, 1861-65
Fort Steadman (Petersburg)
Forts and Fortifications
Military Campaigns and Battles
Military facilities