Portrait of William Tennant | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Portrait of William Tennant

Portrait of William Tennant | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Studio portrait of William Tennant in front of a painted backdrop. He was a newspaper and magazine agent in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, who lost both his legs below the knee. He is facing the viewer, with his right hand on a draped chair, and in his right hand he is holding a magazine. His pant legs have been shortened to reveal his artificial legs, and is wearing a suit and derby hat.
DESCRIPTION
Studio portrait of William Tennant in front of a painted backdrop. He was a newspaper and magazine agent in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, who lost both his legs below the knee. He is facing the viewer, with his right hand on a draped chair, and in his right hand he is holding a magazine. His pant legs have been shortened to reveal his artificial legs, and is wearing a suit and derby hat.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:29177
Creation Date:circa 1897
Creator Name:Van Schaick, Charles
City:Black River Falls
County:Jackson
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Genre:Photograph
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appears in the book Wisconsin Death Trip, by Michael Lesy. See also Image ID: 24664.
SUBJECTS
Murals
Painting
Clothing and dress
Hats
Shoes
Newspapers
Periodicals
Indoor photography
Men
Persons with disabilities
Portrait photography
Studios and dark rooms

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