Portrait of Dr. Alonson B. Howard, 1880-1883
THF237228 / Portrait of Dr. Alonson B. Howard, 1880-1883
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1880-1883
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.B.96213.1
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. B96213-1...
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ArtifactDr. Howard's Office
Alonson Howard practiced medicine in rural Tekonsha, Michigan, starting around the time of the Civil War. He was an "eclectic" physician, combining Western medicine and surgery with the herbal and homeopathic methods popular in the 19th century. This building was the waiting room, office and laboratory for Doc Howard and his patients. He also made herbal medicines here.