Henry I. Hanscom of China, ca. 1855

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Henry I. Hanscom of China, ca. 1855

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Description

Henry I. Hanscom of China traveled to California in search of gold. He later died of small pox in Sacramento, CA. This photograph was taken when Henry was roughly nineteen years old.

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About This Item

  • Title: Henry I. Hanscom of China, ca. 1855
  • Creator: George F. Ayer
  • Creation Date: circa 1855
  • Subject Date: circa 1855
  • Location: China, Kennebec County, ME
  • Media: Tintype
  • Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 4.1 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 2003, Box 2/3
  • Collection: Early photography collection
  • Object Type: Image

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