Portraits from Bennett and Brown
File — Box: 30
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This small but significant collection consists of portraits in various card mounted formats and sizes, as well as photographs of New Mexico places and scenes, including an important run of stereoviews.
Between 1881 and 1883, the studio produced a large amount of work for the newly reorganized New Mexico Historical Society, including portraits (some original, some copy images) of New Mexico Territorial notables. These portraits became an early nucleus of the present day Museum of New Mexico collection.
The studio's production of views of New Mexico was also remarkable. Their known catalog consisted of hundreds of stereographs. These commercial views promoted a variety of subjects, including the railroad, mining, the Tertio-Millenial Exposition, archaeological expeditions, special events, and cityscapes.
Many images by Bennett appear on W.H. Brown studio mounts. Due to the overlap and confusion regarding attribution for these two photographers' work, both are processed under this one collection. Images are by W.H. Brown, Bennett & Brown, Fannie Brown, George C. Bennett, and Bennett & Burrall, or copied by them, with many variants published. Bennett & Brown image numbers appear in parentheses.
Between 1881 and 1883, the studio produced a large amount of work for the newly reorganized New Mexico Historical Society, including portraits (some original, some copy images) of New Mexico Territorial notables. These portraits became an early nucleus of the present day Museum of New Mexico collection.
The studio's production of views of New Mexico was also remarkable. Their known catalog consisted of hundreds of stereographs. These commercial views promoted a variety of subjects, including the railroad, mining, the Tertio-Millenial Exposition, archaeological expeditions, special events, and cityscapes.
Many images by Bennett appear on W.H. Brown studio mounts. Due to the overlap and confusion regarding attribution for these two photographers' work, both are processed under this one collection. Images are by W.H. Brown, Bennett & Brown, Fannie Brown, George C. Bennett, and Bennett & Burrall, or copied by them, with many variants published. Bennett & Brown image numbers appear in parentheses.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1878 to 1884
- 1845 - 1884
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to researchers on a request basis only, pending approval of request to view original material.
Extent
From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, W. H. (William Henry), 1844-1886 (Photographer, Person)
- From the Collection: Bennett, G. C., 1846-1915 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bennett & Brown (Organization)
- From the Collection: Brown, Fannie (Person)
- From the Collection: Bennett & Burrall Photographers (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the NMHM Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Repository