loading background
view

Grand Rapids in 1856

Scene of early Grand Rapids viewed from the...


Joseph Herkner of the Grand Rapids Greys

Joseph Herkner of the Grand Rapids Greys

1861

Young Joseph Herkner, about age 21, poses in the uniform of the Grand Rapids Greys and holds his cap in his right hand. A drapery falls behind him and rests on a straight chair with cane seat and back. On his right is a round table with a printed cloth.

Subjects

Full Details

TitleJoseph Herkner of the Grand Rapids Greys
Date1861
FormatPhotograph 7 X 5 in.
Notes

Title by cataloger. The Cadets were a group of boys organized in May, 1861 but soon changed their name to the Grand Rapids Greys. See the image titled "The Grand Rapids Greys" for the names of members.

Location In PhotoGrand Rapids, MI
CollectionJohn L. Gelderloos


Like Us on Facebook
site by GRCMC