Artist
William R. Pywell(American, 1843–1887)American, 1843–1887
PrinterPrinted by
Alexander Gardner (American, born Scotland, 1821–1882)American, born Scotland, 1821–1882
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Old Capitol Prison, Washington
- from Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II, Plate 90, published 1866
Date1860–1865
Place depictedWashington, D.C., United States
MediumAlbumen silver print from glass negative
DimensionsImage: 6 15/16 × 9 in. (17.7 × 22.9 cm)
Sheet: 6 15/16 × 9 in. (17.7 × 22.9 cm)
Mount: 11 7/8 × 15 5/8 in. (30.2 × 39.7 cm)
Sheet: 6 15/16 × 9 in. (17.7 × 22.9 cm)
Mount: 11 7/8 × 15 5/8 in. (30.2 × 39.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number2023.234.2.40
Not on view
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