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Calvin Smith

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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Calvin Smith, son of Lyman Smith, and a cousin of Catherine A. Smith Hallock of Middleton, Wisconsin. Half figure, facing front and torso slightly turned to left, wearing unbuttoned coat and white shirt with stand collar, modest muttonchop sideburns, and slight mustache. Hand-coloring on cheeks.

Date Created:
circa 1850-1859

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created circa 1850-1859

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 7 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Call Number PH 4195.128, Box 10
Media Number Box 10
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01273J
Legacy ID
WHi 120610

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