Thomas Bassnett, Meteorologist | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Thomas Bassnett, Meteorologist

Thomas Bassnett, Meteorologist | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Carte-de-visite portrait of Thomas Bassnett (b. 1808, d. aft 1885), American meteorologist. Handwritten inscription at bottom of card reads, "Thos. Bassnett, 1869."
DESCRIPTION
Carte-de-visite portrait of Thomas Bassnett (b. 1808, d. aft 1885), American meteorologist. Handwritten inscription at bottom of card reads, "Thos. Bassnett, 1869."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:47683
Creation Date: 1869
Creator Name:Bowman's Art Gallery
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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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Photographer's credit on back reads, "Bowman's Art Gallery, Ottawa, Ill." 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.
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Ephemera
Meteorology
Indoor photography
Men
Portrait photography
Scientists

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