Eskimo Mother & Child Loman Bros Photographs (3) c1890 [171396]
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Eskimo Mother & Child photo by the Loman Brothers Photo Studio in Nome, Alaska.The Lomen Brothers Co. Was a photography studio founded in Nome, Alaska in 1908 by brothers Carl, Harry, Alfred, and Ralph Lomen. Gudbrand J. Lomen originally came to Nome, Alaska with his son George as part of the 1900 gold rush. G.J. Lomen soon established a profitable law practice in Nome. In 1903, G.J. Lomen's wife, daughter Helen, and sons Ralph, Harry and Alfred moved from Minnesota to join him in Nome. G.J. Lomen's son George arrived in Nome in 1906, opening a men's furnishing store in 1907. The family was involved in many commercial and civic interests including law, the Lomen Reindeer Corporation, lighterage, and retail. In 1908, the brothers bought a photographic studio.There are two 8"x 10" samples by a different photographer (Can't read it). One is labeled "Eskimo Mother & Child" the other "Madonna of the North." All three Nome Alaska
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Eskimo Mother & Child Loman Bros Photographs (3) c1890 [171396]
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