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John H. Fonda
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Quarter-plate ambrotype. Three-quarter length portrait of John H. Fonda, settler in the Prairie Du Chien area. He is sitting facing front, with one hand inside his belted coat front, and the other hand resting on a sword at his left hip. There is an eagle on his belt buckle. Back of frame has a paper attached which reads: "Prairie du Chien, an early pioneer of Wisconsin."
1860
Publication Information
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1860 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 4195.213, Box 16 |
| Media Number | Box 16 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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