Ambrotype Portrait of West Virginia Politicians William Brown and Daniel Farnsworth

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Ambrotype Portrait of West Virginia Politicians William Brown and Daniel Farnsworth, A&M 3845, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 3/4 in.
Abstract:
Cased ambrotype image of William Gay Brown, Sr. and Daniel Duane Tompkins Farnsworth, prominent political leaders in the formation and early government of West Virginia. The opposite side of the image has a political advertisement stating, "People's Ticket; For Congress, Wm. G. Brown. Senate, Dan. D. T. Farnsworth." The ambrotype is 2 3/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. with ornate, somewhat corroded, copper-toned preserver and mat. The case is 3 1/4 in. x 3 3/4 in. with embossed paper over wood.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Ambrotype Portrait of West Virginia Politicians William Brown and Daniel Farnsworth, A&M 3845, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Biographical / historical:

William Gay Brown Sr. from Preston County, served in the United States House of Representatives for Virginia before the Civil War and as a Congressman for West Virginia during the War. Daniel D. T. Farnsworth, from Uphsur County, was never elected to the United States Senate; he did however serve in the West Virginia Legislature for several terms and as Interim-Governor in 1869.

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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