colbyColgateClevelandPhotos_messerFamily_ _001

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title: Richard H. Messer

subject: Messer, Richard, 1807-1872

description: A sepia-toned photograph of Richard H. Messer, co-founder of the Scythe Factory in Scytheville in 1835. He is seen here looking to the right of the camera, wearing a high collared shirt, velvet cravat, and jacket with a velvet collar. He was a native New Londoner who returned home after learning his trade, and became an honored citizen of New London.

source: Messer Family, Box 9, Folder 42, Colby Colgate Cleveland Photographic Materials, MS2001.086

publisher: Colby-Sawyer College, Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives

date: approximately 1860

rights: Requests to reproduce this item should be sent to the Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives.

format: image/jpeg

type: Image

identifier: colbyColgateClevelandPhotos_messerFamily_ _001

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