Lithograph

Title:

Charles H. Bell

Object Name:

Lithograph

Object ID:

1995.588.09

Creator:

Fowles, W.H.Lithographer; Bufford, John H. (1810-1870)

Date:

circa 1880

Description:

Portrait of Charles H. Bell (1823-1893), lithographed by W.H. Fowles, published and printed by John H. Bufford's Sons (1870-1882), c. 1880. Lithography on paper. Bust-length portrait of a man, facing slightly right. Sitter has dark wavy hair, beard and moustache. Wearing white shirt, black tie, waistcoat, and coat. Printed on lower right shoulder "J.H. BUFFORD'S SONS LITH. BOSTON & NEW YORK." Written on left shoulder "W.H.FOWLES." Lower center printed inscription: "CHARLES H. BELL / Republican Nominee for Governor of New Hampshire". Stuck on upper left corner on reverse, sticker outlined in red with number 55 written in black marker. Written on reverse in pencil "Carded lithograph". Unframed.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-28 W-21.9 inches

Provenance:

Charles H. Bell (1823-1893) was born in Chester, NH, and died in Exeter, NH. Son of Governor John Bell (1765-1836) and nephew of Governor Samuel Bell (1770-1850). Member of the State House of Representatives 1858-1860, and 1872-1873. He served as Speaker of the House in 1860. Member of the State Senate 1863-1864, serving as President of the Senate in 1864. Lost Republican nomination for governor to Natt Head in 1879. U.S. senator in 1879 and 46th governor of NH 1881-1883. He was also a lawyer and author of an early history of Exeter, NH. He married twice. His first wife was Sarah Almira Gilman and his second wife was the widow of John Taylor Gilman of Exeter.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

People:

Bufford, John H. (1810-1870), Bell, Charles Henry (1823-1893)

Subjects:

Bell, Charles H., Governors