PIONEERS AND IMMIGRANTS
James Willock
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| Collection |
James Willock |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Albumen print on plain-colored cardstock of James Willock. |
| Medium |
Cardstock/Photographic Emulsion |
| Notes |
Half view portrait of James Willock, resident of Oshkosh who was a painter by trade. This is a circa 1880 copy of an earlier image. He has long bushy sideburns, and is wearing an over sized coat with light shirt and no tie. The photographer has tinted his cheeks and lips pink. Inscription: "Grand Fathers Willocks Father"
James Willock came to Oshkosh in 1856. He was a painter by occupation and specialized in hand-graining woodwork. He was married to Wihemina. He built a house at 45 (118) Fulton and lived there until his death. The couple had at least one son, Andrew M. Willock. James died June 29, 1905. Wilhelmina survived him until 1925. |
| Object ID |
P2000.42.27 |
| Object Name |
cabinet card |
| People |
Willock, James |
| Place |
Oshkosh, WI |
| Print size |
H=5 1/4 W=4 1/2 in |
| Subjects |
Portrait photographs
Male
Painter
Pioneers |
| Title |
James Willock |
| Year Range from |
1861 |
| Year range to |
1865 |
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Last modified on: July 22, 2007
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