Photograph
James Dwight Dana, Geologist
Carte-de-visite portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), American minerologist, geologist, and zoologist. He is best known for his discoveries of mountain formation, volcanoes, and the origin and structure of the continents and oceans. In 1836 and 1837, he served as assistant to Benjamin Silliman in the Chemistry lab at Yale University, and later married Silliman's daughter. Dana is shown sitting here in three-quarter profile, holding a top hat in his hand. Handwritten inscription at bottom reads, "Jas.D.Dana 1865." |
Image ID: | 44753 |
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Creation Date: | 1865 |
Creator Name: | Warren, George Kendall |
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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 |
On the back, Lapham has written, "James D. Dana. b. at Utica N.Y. July 02, 1813." Photographer's credit includes an ornate text box and bears the inscription, "Warren, Post Office Block, Cambridgeport, Mass." 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. |
Clothing and dress |
Men |
Portrait photography |
Scientists |
Hats |
Indoor photography |
Ephemera |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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