Photograph
Richard Owen, Paleontologist
| Carte-de-visite portrait of Richard Owen (1804-1892), English comparative anatomist, and paleontologist. A controversial figure, Owen is credited for coining the term, "dinosaur," and providing the impetus for the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London. Handwritten text at the bottom of this image reads, "Rich Owen, 1869. |
| Image ID: | 45304 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1869 |
| Creator Name: | Elliott & Fry |
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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, "Elliot & Fry, 55 Baker Street, Portman Square." 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. |
| Ephemera |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
| Scientists |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Indoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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