Photograph
John H. Fonda
| 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." |
| Image ID: | 3476 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1860 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | cased images |
| Original Format Number: | PH 4195.213, Box 16 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.25 x 4.25 inches |
| Double elliptical stamped mat. |
| Weapons |
| Indoor photography |
| Men |
| Pioneers |
| Portrait photography |
| Chairs |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Soldiers |
| Military uniforms |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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