Photograph
Thomas H. Huxley, Biologist
| Carte-de-visite portrait of Thomas H. Huxley, an English biologist, known as "Darwin's Bulldog." He also coined the term "agnosticism" to describe his religious beliefs. Handwritten text at the bottom of the image reads: "Huxley." |
| Image ID: | 45423 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1874 |
| Creator Name: | Elliott & Fry |
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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 back reads, "Elliot & Fry, 55 Baker Street, Portman Square, W." Handwritten inscription on back reads, "Huxley, Compliments of E.S. Morse." (see Image ID: 45233). Newspaper clipping ca. 1900 included in album regarding statue of Huxley sent to South Kensington Museum in London. 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. |
| Scientists |
| Indoor photography |
| Clothing and dress |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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