US Civil War photographer, 1860s C016 / 4505
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US Civil War photographer, 1860s C016 / 4505
US Civil War photographer. Wagons and camera of US photographer Samuel A. Cooley, with the wagons proclaiming his designation as part of the US Army Department of the South. Cooley was from Hartford, Connecticut, and also employed camera operators from New York. The locations he visited and worked in during the US Civil War (1861-1865) included areas of South Carolina, as well as Jacksonville and St Augustine, both in northern Florida. After the war, he settled in Beaufort, South Carolina, selling prints of his wartime photographs and his photographs of the sea islands of South Carolina. He later returned to Connecticut
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1860s American Civil War Assistant Assistants Black Camera Driver Drivers Florida Horse Horses Military North American Photographer Photography Us Army Us Civil War Wagon Warfare Wartime Glass Plate Photographers South Carolina Stereograph Waggon Wet Collodion
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This print captures the essence of US Civil War photographer Samuel A. Cooley and his remarkable journey through history. In the midst of the 1860s, Cooley's wagons proudly display their affiliation with the US Army Department of the South, showcasing his significant role in documenting this tumultuous era. Hailing from Hartford, Connecticut, Cooley enlisted camera operators from New York to join him on his photographic expeditions. Throughout the course of the American Civil War, Cooley ventured into various locations including parts of South Carolina, Jacksonville, and St Augustine in northern Florida. His lens immortalized scenes that unfolded during this period of warfare and unrest. After the war concluded, he settled in Beaufort, South Carolina where he continued to share prints of his wartime photographs as well as mesmerizing images capturing the sea islands' beauty. The monochrome image reveals a group portrait featuring Cooley alongside his assistants and drivers who played an integral part in facilitating these photographic endeavors. The presence of horses further emphasizes both technological advancements and reliance on traditional means for transportation during this time. Preserved by Library of Congress/Science Photo Library today, this historical artifact provides us with a glimpse into a pivotal chapter in American history while honoring Samuel A. Cooley's contribution as a pioneering figure within early photography.
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