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[Civil War Era]. Waldo Merriam: Sixteenth Massachusetts Infantry Memorial Lithograph. . ...
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[Civil War Era]. Waldo Merriam: Sixteenth Massachusetts Infantry Memorial Lithograph.An engraved and hand-colored soldier's service memorial lithograph fulfilled in manuscript at center for Lieutenant Colonel Waldo Merriam, an officer with the 16th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry who was killed at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. 11" x 15" (sight). Lithographed by J. H. Bufford in Boston after a W. F. White design. Imprint at bottom right records "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1864 by W. F. White". A hand-tinted carte de visite photograph of Merriam with saber has been inset with the certificate. The dedication reads: "Lieut. Col. Merriam / 16 - Mass Vols - / Killed in Battle / of Spotsylvania Va. / May 12th 1864 / Aged 24 years". Waldo Merriam enlisted was commissioned a first lieutenant on August 1, 1861. Before his death at Spotsylvania Court House, he was wounded in action at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. It is matted and framed to the overall size of 17" x 21.5". Not examined outside of the frame.
Condition: Heavy dampstaining and soiling with evidence of scattered mold. 2.5" closed tear at center left. Some wear and chipping to frame.
Auction Info
2022 June 20 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6255 (go to Auction Home page)
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