Elias Bonine

Elias Atkinson Bonine (c. 1843–1916) was an American photographer.

Bonine was known for his portraits of 19th century Native Americans.

Bonine was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in about 1843.

[1] He had a 1848 degree in phrenology from a school named the Professional Class in Practical Phrenology in New York City.

[3] His work differed from that of anthropologists and government survey photographers, as his intended audience was the general public.