Portrait Photographs 1860 1870 Gmgpc Collection
"Capturing the Essence
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"Capturing the Essence: Portrait Photographs of the 1860s-1870s GMGPC" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of portrait photography from the 1860s to 1870s. These remarkable images offer a glimpse into an era filled with historical figures, cultural icons, and everyday individuals who shaped our past. One such iconic figure immortalized through this lens is none other than Walt Whitman himself. In 1862, Bradys National Photographic Portrait Galleries captured his enigmatic presence, forever preserving his literary genius for generations to come. Delve deeper into history as we encounter Archbishop Hughes prepared for burial in January 1864. Though the creator remains unknown, this poignant photograph reflects both reverence and solemnity during a tumultuous period. The collection also features R. Wallack sic, Mayor of Wash. , and Seaton W. W. , ex-Mayor of Washington D. C. , both photographed around 1860-1865 by an anonymous artist. These portraits depict influential political figures whose leadership left indelible marks on their respective communities. Honorable William Orlando Butler of Kentucky takes center stage next—a man shrouded in mystery yet commanding respect throughout ca. 1860-1865. The unknown creator captures Butler's dignified aura that resonates even today. Another notable personality showcased here is Honorable James Mitchell Ashley—an Ohioan known not only as Editor of Dispatch but also as Governor of Montana Territory during ca. 1860-1865—his image evokes curiosity about his multifaceted life journey. Mr. Kemble enters the frame—a gentleman whose identity remains elusive despite being frozen in time between ca. 1860-65 by an unidentified photographer—leaving us pondering over his story lost to history's depths. Honorable Jas Jushire follows suit—an enigmatic figure whose role within society during ca. 1960-1865 remains a mystery.