Portrait of William Schultz
Object number2012.68.1 a,b
Date1885
MediumChalk or pastel on paper
Credit LineGift of Twila R. Schultz Naggy and Family
DescriptionPhotographic portrait with wooden frame. Portrait of male in Civil War uniform, holding weapon upright in proper right arm. Eyes tinted blue; buckles and badge tinted yellow. Blue brush strokes in background.Dimensions(a) Height: 20 ; Width: 16(b) H: 25.5 ; W: 21.25 ; Depth: 2.5
Inscriptions(a)
Handwriting in black pencil on reverse "127".
Historical NotesCharcoal or lead pencil portrait of William Schultz in Civil War uniform. William Schultz was born in Prussia, it is not known what year his parents emigrated. He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged in 1864 at the age of 18. He was wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. After this he transferred to the Invalid Corps and spent the remainder of the war in Washington, D.C.
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William Schultz
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c. 1875
