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Leonard J. Farwell

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Leonard J. Farwell (1819-1889), Madison businessman-promoter and Wisconsin's only Whig governor (1852-1854). When this salted paper portrait was taken, Farwell was serving a single term in the Wisconsin Assembly.

Date Created:
1860
Creator:
Fuller, John S., approximately 1815-1902

Publication Information

Creator Fuller, John S., approximately 1815-1902
Date Created 1860

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5 oval

Collection Information

Source Collection John S. Fuller legislators photographs, 1860
Call Number PH 273 (3)

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014AA9
Legacy ID
WHi 37903

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