Ben Wittick
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George Benjamin Wittick (January 1, 1845 – August 30, 1903), usually known as Ben Wittick, was an American photographer. He is known for his photos of the American frontier and of Native Americans.
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Born | George Benjamin Wittick (1845-01-01)January 1, 1845 |
Died | August 30, 1903(1903-08-30) (aged 58) |
Other names | Benjamin Wallace |
Occupation | Photographer |
Years active | 1870-1903 |
Known for | Photography of the American frontier |
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He started his photography work in the town of Moline, Illinois, then traveling to the southwest US. In 1900, he established his final studio at Fort Wingate, New Mexico.[1]