Painting
Henry Gratiot
Front and back views of a miniature portrait of Henry Gratiot (1789-1836), a prominent figure in southwestern Wisconsin during the lead mining era. Gratiot settled near Shullsburg in 1826 with his brother. Together they developed a large mining and smelting business. Named agent to the Ho-Chunk at the tribe's request, Gratiot was an important peace negotiator before and after the Black Hawk War. The town and village of Gratiot (locally pronounced Grat-Chet), and the defunct settlement of Gratiot's were named in his honor. |
Image ID: | 91186 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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Collection Name: | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
Genre: | Painting |
Original Format Type: | cased images |
Original Format Number: | PH 4195.215, Box 16 |
Original Dimensions: | 1.5 x 3 inches |
The back of the ornately decorated miniature portrait contains a lock of his hair. Documents regarding the life of Henry Gratiot can be found in the Draper Manuscript collection. |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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