Ambrose E. Burnsde

[Mike Serpa]

This photo is from the Chrysler Museum of Art. I downloaded it years ago. I went to the site today to find more information about it. No such luck.

 

[theolgrizz]

Looking especially youthful! What exactly is he wearing? Do you know?

 

[chubachus]

Got ya a link.

 

[The Pennsylvania Line]

Looking especially youthful! What exactly is he wearing? Do you know?

I don't wish to hijack @Mike Serpa thread. The following link will answer your question concerning the uniform worn by the 1st Rhode Island Detached Militia (1st Rhode Island Infantry Regiment) in 1861.

First Rhode Island Detached Militia, 1861

By Paul Loane Artwork by Don Troiani In the days following the outbreak of war, Northern states scrambled to assemble small militia groups into regiment-size units, recruit additional volunteers and uniform them all in a cohesive manner. Rhode Island was no exception with the added problem of...

warfarehistorynetwork.com

Faces of Rhode Island’s First Responders, April-June 1861

A survey of 18 portraits of Rhode Islanders who were prompted to enlist after the bombardment of Fort Sumter. They became the 1st Rhode Island Infantry.

www.militaryimagesmagazine-digital.com

 

[Kay Cee]

Burnside, Sideburns and Mutton Chops! Are you looking for more info on Burnside, the Chrysler Museum or the specific photo? Guessing history being erased.

 

[theolgrizz]

I don't wish to hijack @Mike Serpa thread. The following link will answer your question concerning the uniform worn by the 1st Rhode Island Detached Militia (1st Rhode Island Infantry Regiment) in 1861.

First Rhode Island Detached Militia, 1861

By Paul Loane Artwork by Don Troiani In the days following the outbreak of war, Northern states scrambled to assemble small militia groups into regiment-size units, recruit additional volunteers and uniform them all in a cohesive manner. Rhode Island was no exception with the added problem of...

warfarehistorynetwork.com

Faces of Rhode Island’s First Responders, April-June 1861

A survey of 18 portraits of Rhode Islanders who were prompted to enlist after the bombardment of Fort Sumter. They became the 1st Rhode Island Infantry.

www.militaryimagesmagazine-digital.com

Thank you soooooo much! I had no idea !

 

[Mike Serpa]

Got ya a link.

Thanks!