Photograph
Chester Dewey, Botanist
| Carte-de-visite portrait of Chester Dewey (1784-1867), American Congregational minister, educator, and scientist. Served as Rochester University's first professor of natural science, 1850 until his death. Bottom of image bears handwritten inscription, "Chester Dewey, 1865." |
| Image ID: | 46182 |
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| Creation Date: | before 01 30 1865 |
| Creator Name: | Powelson |
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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 credit on back reads, "Powelson, Photographer, 58 State St., Rochester, N.Y." Handwritten inscription on back reads, "Chester Dewey, Born at Sheffield, Oct. 25th 1784. Now sent Jan, 30, 1865. With high respects to the loved Daughter of I.A. Lapham, Esq. Milwaukee." 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. |
| Ephemera |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
| Scientists |
| Clothing and dress |
| Teachers |
| Indoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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