DES MOINES
Illustrated Souvenir Album (1895)
CHARLES G. FINNEY WILCOX. HENRY W. WILCOX
THE IOWA HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATIVE COMPANY.
The Iowa Historical Illustrative Company commenced the compilation of this work September 1, 1895 and have been constantly engaged in the work from that time to the present. The company was organized for the purpose of publishing Souvenirs and other illustrated publications. Special attention is given to furnishing fine photographic views and engravings of buildings, landscapes or nay work which demands the attention and skill of good artists. All kinds of engraving for the trade are also furnished, as cards, letter heads and various kinds of design work. Mr. Charles F. Wilcox, the manager, is especially adapted to the work, since he has for several years previous to the organization of the company been engaged in the work of a designer and engraver. He is the originator and proprietor of this enterprise and employs such men as are best qualified to perform the part of the work assigned them. Those whose services have been of the most importance in compiling this volume are the photographers Messrs. F. W. Webster, O. E. Pearson, Tom James, H. N. Little and E. S. Gardner. Mr. Gardner furnishing more of the views than any other one, in fact about half of the engravings in this book were from photographs made by him. On the opposite page are portraits of the manager, Charles F. Wilcox, and special assistant, Henry W. Wilcox, who has ben in the work with him for a short time.
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