Photograph
James Hall, Geologist
| Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of James Hall (1811-1898), American geologist and paleontologist. Thought to be the top American invertebrate paleontologist of his era. In 1893, he was appointed New York state geologist, a position that was created especially for him. Handwritten text at the bottom of the image reads, "James Hall, 1866." |
| Image ID: | 45398 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1866 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
| Scientists |
| Clothing and dress |
| Beards |
| Mustaches |
| Indoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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