Dunshee & Chapin, post 1893 - a photo on Flickriver

This framed portrait photograph was purchased May 12, 2019 from an antique shop in Johnson, Vermont. The proprietor hung it on the wall and attached a caption reading, "What kind of clip joint are they running?" He was referencing the scissors dangling from the ladies' waists. Besides the store sign, the only other information is "Paid 60 cts" pencilled on the back. My first impression of these folks was that they were the owners and employees of a tailor or habadashery shop. The sign suggests the letter after Dunshee is an ampersand. I began my online searches with "Dunshee and" combined with "tailor" and its synonyms. Most returns came from Iowa and Vermont. One of the Vermont returns contained a photograph of the same storefront (scroll down) with the same muttonchop-bewhiskered gent in my photo. The complete sign, flanked by a series of corbels, reads * DUNSHEE & CHAPIN * DRY GOODS *, and the building is known as the Dunshee Block in Bristol, Vermont.

The most likely candidate for the man in the center of the group is Noble Finney Dunshee. He led a remarkable life. Besides being partner in a dry goods business, Mr. Dunshee had many other achievements attributed to him.

He spent two years in the Colorado gold fields.

He was the Captain of Co. G, 14th Reg. Vermont Volunteers, who played a pivotal role in thwarting Picket's charge at Gettysburg during the Civil War.

He was partner in a grist mill business in Bristol, Vermont.

He prospected in the gold fields of California during the 49er's gold rush.

He mined for two years in the state of Colorado.

After the Civil War he was deputy provost marshall at Bristol,

In local politics, he was auditor of accounts over thirty years and sheriff of the county six years (three consecutive terms). In 1863-4 he represented the town in the state legislature and was elected to the state senate in 1878.

and more...

A high resolution digital copy of this image can be downloaded at this link.

Taken on: May 14, 2019

Sets appears in: • Rescued photos

Groups appears in: • Vermont People and Places • Old Photos more » • Found Photographs • 100 years old • The Museum of Found Photographs • Old Photographs • Found Photos • Story Behind the Picture: Non Fiction • The Vintage Group Portrait • Addison County, Vt., Photos • Vintage Vermont « less

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