Photograph
Houghton's Photograph Tent
| Several men and children pose next to George Houghton's portable photograph tent. There is a wagon parked next to it which bears a sign that reads "Houghton's Photographic Views." |
| Image ID: | 68635 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908 |
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| Collection Name: | H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
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| At the time the Civil War broke out, Henry’s uncle George Houghton was operating Houghton’s Photographic Hall, whose “commodious and pleasant” rooms were located above a furniture store across Main Street from the popular Brattleboro House. Houghton was eager to serve the Union, but ill health prevented him from enlisting as a soldier. So he ordered this custom-designed traveling photo-tent, which doubled as living quarters, and set off in October 1861 to document Vermont’s troops in battle. |
| Clothing and dress |
| Hats |
| Tents |
| Photography |
| Fences |
| Beards |
| Children and adults |
| Outdoor photography |
| Signs and signboards |
| Wagons |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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