The Residence of John L. Burns, Gettysburg
Artist
Charles John Tyson
(American, 1838 - 1906)
Artist
Isaac Griffith Tyson
(American, 1833 - 1913)
CultureAmerican
DateAugust 1863
MediumAlbumen print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 5 1/4 × 8 5/8 in. (13.3 × 21.9 cm)
Overall, Support: 10 3/8 × 14 7/16 in. (26.4 × 36.7 cm)
Overall, Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Overall, Support: 10 3/8 × 14 7/16 in. (26.4 × 36.7 cm)
Overall, Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of David L. Hack and Museum purchase, with funds from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., by exchange
Object number98.32.120
Collections
Not on view
DescriptionThe David L. Hack Civil War Photography Collection. This is a sepia toned photograph with a large building in the center of the picture. There is a dirt path in front of the home, firewood off to the left side, and stairs leading up to the door. On the porch sits John Burns It reads below "The Residence of John Burns: Now familiarly known as the hero of Gettysburg; a title won by his heroic conduct upon this memorable battle-field. Seated upon the porch, with his gun and crutch beside him, is the old man now past 70 years of age. This is from _Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War_ (Hack Collection No. 2].
