Captain Griscom

Photograph

DescriptionCabinet card photograph of Captain [W]. S. Griscom taken by Amos W. Judd Studio. The young man is leaning up against a prop rock formation. There is a ceremonial sword leaning up against the rocks. The young man in wearing a militia – appearing uniform, including fancy epaulets with fringe and an open jacket with Captain sleeve ribbon. He is holding a kepi style hat with hackle. The rear of the card features the Judd logo with butterfly and ribbons. “Been in Bloomington 5 years” written in pencil at the top with “Hattie” written underneath. Underneath the Judd logo says “Chattanooga, Tenn,” and “June 1881”

Entry/Object ID

2021.023.004

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Cabinet Card

Subject

militia, uniform,

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

A. W. Judd

Role

Photographer

Studio

Judd Studio

Date made

circa 1881

Place

* Untyped Place

Chattanooga, Tennessee*

Type of License

No Copyright – United States

Restrictions

Credit Chattanooga Historical Society Reproduction permitted for non-profit educational and research purposes only

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