Portrait of Dr. Alonson B. Howard, 1865-1866

Summary

Alonson Howard, Jr. (1823-1883) studied medicine in Ohio and Michigan before setting up a medical practice in the 1850s in Tekonsha Township, Michigan. Dr. Howard performed surgeries, delivered babies, produced herbal remedies and homemade medicines, and treated illnesses--adapting his treatments to what worked best for his patients. He served his community for more than thirty years.

Alonson Howard, Jr. (1823-1883) studied medicine in Ohio and Michigan before setting up a medical practice in the 1850s in Tekonsha Township, Michigan. Dr. Howard performed surgeries, delivered babies, produced herbal remedies and homemade medicines, and treated illnesses--adapting his treatments to what worked best for his patients. He served his community for more than thirty years.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1865-1866

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

P.B.34260

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in

Width: 8 in

Inscriptions

Ink stamp on back of image: The Henry Ford Museum... Neg No. B34260...

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