Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878)

ID: SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B27B_093]

Creator: Fassett, S. M (Samuel Montague)

Form/Genre: Photographs

Date: 1875

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 27B, Image No. SIA_000095_B27B_093

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Subject

Henry, Joseph 1797-1878

Notes

  • USNM No. 36531
  • American scientist who served as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Discovered the electromagnetic phenomenon of self-inductance (SI).
  • Printed on verso: Fassett / Artist Photographer / 925 Penna. Avenue / Washington D.C.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 27B, Image No. SIA_000095_B27B_093

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1875
  • December 1875

Restrictions & Rights

  • No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
  • No Copyright - United States

Topic

  • Portraits
  • Scientists

Form/Genre

Photographs

Local number

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B27B_093]

Physical description

Cabinet photographs; 6.5 x 4.25;

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