91.1H.111 Brown, George, W, Stove Merchant, c. 1870
Copyright: 91.1H.111 Brown, George, W, Stove Merchant, c. 1870
Name/Title
Brown, George W., Stove Retailer, Portrait Photo, c. 1870
Entry/Object ID
P1991.1H.111
Description
Brown, George W., Stove Retailer, Portrait Photo, c. 1870. From Treacy Photo Collection, also Lozo Collection. Photo engraving of man in mid-life, balding with dark hair on sides, worn a bit long. clean shaven except for slight beard along jawline. dark suit, bow tie. Head/shoulders view.
Brown was a retailer in stoves during a time when stoves were first replacing fireplaces. His store was on 2nd Street just north of Market Square. His business partner was D.M. Force.
Original digital scan located on History CD 01.
