Brison: John Carpenter Elmer, c. 1860

Name/Title

Brison: John Carpenter Elmer, c. 1860

Entry/Object ID

2023.276.017

Description

Photograph of Dr. John Carpenter Elmer from the Brison photo album. Inscription on front of photograph reads "about 1860." Inscription on verso reads: "Dr. Elmer, Springfield, N.J. who brought the Benson children into the world." The photograph as taken at Percival photography studios, 142 Chatham Street, New York. Dr. John Carpenter Elmer (April 17, 1817-October 17, 1863) was a physician in Springfield, N.J.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Brison Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2023.276

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/2 in