1910 Portrait of Episcopal Bishop Tuttle in Ceremony

This photograph features Bishop John W. Tuttle, a notable figure in the Episcopal Church during the early 20th century. Active primarily from the late 1800s through the early 1900s, Bishop Tuttle served as the Bishop of Missouri and later as the Bishop of Utah. His leadership helped shape the Episcopal Churchs presence in the western United States during a time of significant social and cultural change. The image captures him during a period when the church was expanding its outreach and influence in the region, reflecting broader trends of institutional growth as communities were developing.

Produced by Bain News Service, this glass negative not only preserves an important historical figures likeness but also represents an era of early photography. Glass negatives were a common medium for photographers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They allowed for detailed and high-quality images, and many notable photographs of that time were created using this technique. The technology behind glass negatives paved the way for modern photographic practices and has left a lasting legacy in the history of visual documentation. This image serves as a glimpse into both the ecclesiastical landscape of the time and the technological evolution of photography.