Photograph
John Torrey, Botanist
Vignetted carte-de-visite quarter-length portrait of John Torrey (1796-1863), American botanist. Worked as New York state botanist from 1836. Handwritten inscription at bottom of image reads: "For Miss Mary A. Lapham, From J. Torrey, 1865." |
Image ID: | 45467 |
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Creation Date: | 1865 |
Creator Name: | Lewis, R. A. |
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Collection Name: | Increase A. Lapham papers, 1825-1930 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 24 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 4 inches |
Photographer's credit on back reads, "R.A. Lewis. 152 Chatham Street, New York." From album of portrait photographs collected by Lapham depicting scientists and artists, ca. 1860-ca. 1875. Images include portraits of geologists, botanists, sculptors, and authors. |
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Ephemera |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Portrait photography |
Scientists |
Suits (Clothing) |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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