Capt. Joseph W. Ricketts
Permanent ID:
5785Date:
circa 1861Image Description:
Image: Oval 1/6 plate; Head and shoulders of a man in military uniform (3 buttons and shoulder patches visible) with hair parted on one side, and a beard and mustache. Preserver: Straight, narrow, embossed with simple pattern (after 1850). Mat: [none]. Case: Plain Red-velvet covered oval case (Berg No. 6-16a) with push-button fastener, with white silk cushion. Attached item: One brass button with patriotic/military insignia embossed on the front.Inscription:
Capt. Joseph W. Ricketts, / Co. K. 118th Reg. Penna. Vol. / Killed at the Battle of / Shepherdstown, W. Virginia, / Sept. 20. 1862. (Note pinned to cushion)(printed): M. P. SIMONS, / PHOTOGRAPHER, / 1320 CHESTNUT ST / PHILADA. (Verso of albumen print)
(pencil and ink): "Don't trick me - continue firing." / Shot dead - / near Shepherdstown. [illegible] / Sep. 20th '62. / J. W. R. / Je mourai seule (Verso of albumen print)
(stamped): MON. B. / Breveté S.G.D.G [The words "Breveté S.G.D.G" could be mistaken for the manufacturer's name, but is in fact the French equivalent of the English "Patent" mark. SGDG stands for 'sans garantie du gouvernement', which means 'without government guarantee' in English.] (Paper liner behind image package)
Format:
AlbumenDimensions:
Width: 5.6 cm, Height: 6.7 cm (image)Width: 2 7/32 in, Height: 2 5/8 in (image)
Width: 6.9 cm, Height: 7.8 cm, Depth: 1.3 cm (case)
Width: 2 23/32 in, Height: 3 1/16 in, Depth: 1/2 in (case)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania cased photographs collectionRelated People or Organizations:
Ricketts, Joseph W. (depicted)Simons, Montgomery P. (photographer)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Portrait photography--United States [sh2010107725]
Photography, Military [sh85101291]
Photography, Military [sh85101291]