Photograph
Joseph H. McChesney, Geologist
Carte-de-visite portrait of Professor Joseph H. McChesney, a geologist and paleontologist associated with the Illinois State Geological Survey. Shown here in three-quarter profile, wearing court dress of the diplomatic corps. The handwritten inscription at the bottom reads, "John H. McChesney, 1864. Geologist-Consulate-Newcastle on Tyne". |
Image ID: | 45226 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1864 |
Creator Name: | G. Penabert & Co. |
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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 |
Photographer's studio credit on the back reads, "Photographie, G. Penabert & Cie. Passage du Havre 31, Au 1er Étage, Paris." 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. |
Suits (Clothing) |
Teachers |
Ephemera |
Universities and colleges |
Beards |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Moustache |
Portrait photography |
Scientists |
Faculty |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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