Ben Wittick

Ben Wittick
Born
George Benjamin Wittick

(1845-01-01)January 1, 1845
DiedAugust 30, 1903(1903-08-30) (aged 58)
Other namesBenjamin Wallace
OccupationPhotographer
Years active1870–1903
Known forPhotography of the American frontier
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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.

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]

  1. ^ "Whittick". Museum2.utep.edu. Retrieved 8 July 2018.