Major Marcus Albert Reno, head and shoulders studio portrait in oval frame wearing military uniform; second in command of the 7th Cavalry at Battle of the Little Bighorn, sent by Custer to attack the village and forced to go on defensive, he led a retreat from the river bottom and possibly saved his men from Custer's fate.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 17 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 13 cm. (8 x 5 in.)
Is Part Of
CPHOTO 116. David F. Barry collection
Subject
Military officers--United States--19th century; Military uniforms--1880-1890; Reno, Marcus A. (Marcus Albert), 1835-1889.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700100545
Notes
Glass plate cracked, support glass taped to plate with black paper forming oval frame around image.; See also: B-544, B-546, B-547.; Title from catalog prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library; Reno Major 7th Cavalry penciled on black paper attached to glass plate by photographer; photograph of a portrait.; R7001005451
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