New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.

General George G. Meade, Cold Harbor, Virginia

Artist Mathew B. Brady (American, 1823-1896)

DateJune 12, 1864

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsOverall, Image: 5 11/16 × 4 5/8 in. (14.4 × 11.7 cm)
Overall, Support: 3 1/16 × 10 5/8 in. (7.8 × 27 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineGift of David L. Hack and Museum purchase, with funds from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., by exchange

Object number98.32.133

Terms

U.S. Civil War
Men
Military affairs
Cold Harbor, Virginia

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DescriptionThe David L. Hack Civil War Photography Collection. A black and white photograph of Major General Meade. He is standing outside a tent wearing his uniform. He has a high hat, high boots, a double button breasted jacket, glasses, and a belt around his midsection. His left hand is barely touching the sword hanging at his side. His right arm is slightly bent and resting at his belt. To the left side of the picture is a wooden chair. This is from _Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War_ (Hack Collection No. 2].