Photograph
William H. Canfield, Civil Engineer
| Carte-de-visite portrait of William H. Canfield (1819-1913), a Wisconsin civil engineer and surveyor who is best known for his studies of Sauk County's natural and human history. Handwritten text at the bottom of the image reads, "W.H. Canfield." |
| Image ID: | 45364 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1870 |
| Creator Name: | Broich, Hugo, Photographer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| City: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| 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, "Hugo Broich, Photographer, 365 West Water Str., cor of Chestnut and 116 & 118 Spring Street (opposite the Plankinton House), Milwaukee, Wis." Attached handwritten card inserted behind carte reads, "Baraboo Nov 13th, 1870. I.A. Lapham, Milwaukee, Complements to thee and family. Especially the good old quaker mother. As ever. . ." 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 |
| Beards |
| Indoor photography |
| Clothing and dress |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
| Scientists |
| Engineers |
| 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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