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| Henry Hamilton Bennett (1843–1908) | ||||||||||
| Born in Canada but raised in Wisconsin, Bennett was a pioneer in photography, best known for his pictures of the Dells of the Wisconsin River. Wounded in the Civil War, he was forced to abandon his work in carpentry and instead purchased a photography studio, thus beginning his new career. He specialised in landscapes, and his pictures of the Dells proved so popular that he is credited with establishing tourism in the Wisconsin Dells. In 1875, he established the H. H. Bennett Studio, which produced postcards and other items for the tourist trade. Bennett is credited with several innovations in the field of photography, including the first rotating solar printing house and the 'snapper', an instant shutter-release device. His career declined following the advent of the portable camera, but he continued to work in his studio until his death. | ||||||||||
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