Photograph
Alexander Dallas Bache, Scientist
| Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867). Worked as Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry at University of Pennsylvania and Superintendant of the U.S. Coast Survey, from 1843-1861. Also served as President of the National Academy of Sciences from its founding in 1863 until his death. Bache was also a greatgrandson of Benjamin Franklin. Handwritten inscription at bottom of card reads, "A.D. Bache, U.S. Coast Survey, 1869." |
| Image ID: | 47676 |
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| Creation Date: | before 1867 |
| Creator Name: | Gutekunst, F. |
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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, "F. Gutekunst, 712 Arch St., Philadelphia." |
| Clothing and dress |
| Ephemera |
| Universities and colleges |
| Beards |
| Indoor photography |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
| Scientists |
| Faculty |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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