Pearl Buyers | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Pearl Buyers

Pearl Buyers | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of what is probably a group of pearl buyers. The man at front left is identified as Ed Kittelson, a prominent Wisconsin pearl buyer. One man points to a small object in his hand and another holds an object with what appears to be two pearls on it.
DESCRIPTION
Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of what is probably a group of pearl buyers. The man at front left is identified as Ed Kittelson, a prominent Wisconsin pearl buyer. One man points to a small object in his hand and another holds an object with what appears to be two pearls on it.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:90386
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Unknown
City:
County:
State:
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 567
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Photo was probably taken in Prairie du Chien, Wis. or Newport, Ark., both centers for pearl industry.

Men are identified as back row, left to right: Hendrickson, O'Lann, unidentified, Moussaieff, B. Umsted; front row, left to right: Kittelson, unidentified, Windam, and T. Umsted.

SUBJECTS
Murals
Painting
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Chairs
Indoor photography
Men
Moustache
Portraits, Group
Sales personnel

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