Alexander Garrett
circa September 1866
Title
Alexander Garrett
circa September 1866
circa September 1866
Subject
Portrait of Alexander Garrett possibly taken in September 1866
Description
Alexander Garrett and family came to Rockford Township from Ottaway County, Kansas in March 1869 and homesteaded on 160 acres of land on Spring Creek. They lived in a dugout on the creek until their house was built. His family later purchased more land that stretched from 95th St to Market St along Woodlawn. Garrett Park is located on their land.
Old Cowtown Museum description of photo on donation form - Studio portrait of Alexander Garrett, wearing an unbuttoned coat with velvet collar. He is also wearing a dark vest, white color and light-colored tie. His cheeks are tinted pink. Tintype is mounted in gutta percha type case behind glass, with a gold oval matte. Case is lined with red velvet. Photo is circa mid-1800s.
Old Cowtown Museum description of photo on donation form - Studio portrait of Alexander Garrett, wearing an unbuttoned coat with velvet collar. He is also wearing a dark vest, white color and light-colored tie. His cheeks are tinted pink. Tintype is mounted in gutta percha type case behind glass, with a gold oval matte. Case is lined with red velvet. Photo is circa mid-1800s.
Source
Old Cowtown Museum (digital image) and the Garrett Family who donated the original photo to the Old Cowtown Museum
Collection
Citation
“Alexander Garrett
circa September 1866,” Derbykshistory, accessed April 19, 2024, https://www.derbykshistory.com/items/show/44.
circa September 1866,” Derbykshistory, accessed April 19, 2024, https://www.derbykshistory.com/items/show/44.