Portrait of Alonson Howard, Father of Dr. Alonson B. Howard, circa 1860

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THF237220 / Portrait of Alonson Howard, Father of Dr. Alonson B. Howard, circa 1860
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Artifact Overview

Priscilla and Alonson Howard, Sr., and their children left their home near Sweden, New York, in 1843 and moved to Tekonsha Township, Michigan. The Howards purchased a farm on the wooded plain of the St. Joseph River. Their son, Alonson, Jr., became a well-known local doctor. This image shows Alonson Howard, Sr., about 1860.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1860

Collection Title

Edison Institute Photographs

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.698

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10.00 in
Width: 8.00 in

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