The Only Cyclone Ever Photographed
Photograph
The Only Cyclone Ever Photographed
August 28, 1884
Albumen silver print
Image: 4 1/8 × 5 3/4 in. (10.5 × 14.6 cm)
Mount: 4 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (10.8 × 16.5 cm)
Gift of the 3M Foundation, ex-collection Louis Walton Sipley, 1977
Inscriptions Printed in black ink on mount, verso C: THE ONLY \ CYCLONE \ EVER PHOTOGRAPHED, \ Was taken by F.N. Robinson, \ Howard, Miner County, D.T., Aug- \ ust 28, 1884. The storm passed 22 \ miles west of the city. It was first \ noticed at 3 oçlock, p.m., moving \ in a southeasterly direction, re- \ maining in sight over two hours; \ killing several people and destroy- \ ing all property in its course. \ These Photographs are for sale\ at either wholesale or retail by F. \ N. Robinson, Howard, Coun-\ ty, Dakota. \ Entered according to Act of Congress. In the \ year of 1884. by F.N. Robinson, in the office \ of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
