Robert Turnbull, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Nelson Augustus Moore
American, 1824 - 1902
Date1845
MediumPhotography; salt print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (19 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionStudio portrait of a man with a beard wearing a jacket with velvet collar.
Object number2000.175.10
InscribedOn verso: "Robert Turnbull / was born of Presbyterian parentage in Whiteburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland Sept. 10th 1809.... In 1833 came to America, settled with Second Baptist Church, Danbury Conn. after 2 years was called to First Baptist Church Detroit Mich. 2 years later became pastor South Baptist Church Hartford, Conn. In 1839 was settled with Harvard St. Church Boston. In July 1845 he returned to Hartford where he remained for about 24 years.... He died in Christian triumph at Hartford Conn. Nov. 20th 1877 aged 68."Subject Terms
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