Photograph
Professor Alexander Kerr, Classicist
Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Alexander Kerr (1828-1919), Scottish-born Professor of Greek at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Appointed to his professorship in 1871, a position he held until 1907. Handwritten inscription at bottom reads, "Andrew - Alex. Kerr, 1865." |
Image ID: | 47799 |
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Creation Date: | 1865 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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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 |
Handwritten inscription on back reads, "Andrew [sic] Kerr, 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. |
Clothing and dress |
Teachers |
Faculty |
Universities and colleges |
University of Wisconsin |
Beards |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Moustache |
Portrait photography |
Scientists |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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