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Cartes-de-visite - Louis Heller, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co. Cal., 1870s
This carte-de-visite (CDV) features a sepia-toned photographic portrait of two young men, possibly miners, taken by Louis Heller in Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co., California. One man stands, holding a pocket pistol, while the other is seated. Both wear hats and attire typical of the late 19th century, suggesting a frontier or working-class context. The photograph is mounted on a card with a decorative border. The verso displays the photographer's imprint: "Louis Heller, Photographer, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co. Cal." in an ornate, Victorian-style typeface, indicating the studio location. **3.
Associated People/Businesses
- Louis Heller (Photographer)
- Heller, Louis
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Photography
- Portraits
- Cartes-de-visite
- Frontier life
- Western Expansion
- Modoc War
- Fort Jones, California
- 1870s
- Miners
- Pistols
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 12