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Matthew Fontaine Maury, Scientist and Historian
| Engraved portrait of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873) American astronomer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and educator. In 1855 he published "Physical Geography of the Sea," the first comprenhensive book on oceanography. Over his career, Maury made many contributions to charting winds and ocean currents, including pathways for ships at sea. Inscription at bottom reads, "Yours Truly, M.F. Maury, Lt. U.S.N. Engraved for the Annual of Scientific Discovery, 1855." |
| Image ID: | 47904 |
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| Creation Date: | 1855 |
| Creator Name: | Gould and Lincoln |
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| Collection Name: | Increase A. Lapham papers, 1825-1930 |
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| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | PH 24 |
| Original Dimensions: | 4.5 x 7.5 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. Portrait removed from an unknown volume and glued to album. |
| Ephemera |
| Meteorology |
| Portraits |
| Military uniforms |
| Naval history |
| Indoor photography |
| Men |
| Authors |
| Scientists |
| Engraving |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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