Full-body portrait of a man
Item
Identifier
2025.004
Title
Full-body portrait of a man
Type
Photograph
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Date
1880-1905
Creator
Elmer Chickering
Culture
American
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Description
Full-body portrait of a man wearing a suit and leaning against an arm chair, holding a bowler hat. The Original Chickering Photographic Studio. Edges have been leafed with gold. Text on front reads "Elmer Chickering, 21 West Street, Boston, Mass.". Text on back reads "The Original Chickering Photographic Studio, Duplicates of This Picture., At Any Time. Elmer Chickering, 21 West Street, Boston Mass." Card is dark brown with gold text. False parlor background with carpet beneath subject.
Measurements
6-1/2 x 4-1/4 in. (16.5 x 10.75 cm)
Medium
Albumen print, cabinet card
Subject
portraits; portraiture; men; man; male; males; interiors; 19th century; photographs; photography
Condition
Good. Small creases on corners, card is slightly worn along front-edges. Portrait is yellowed, typical albumen print ageing.
Source
Gift of David M. Ebitz and Mary Ann Stankiewicz
Copyright statement
These images are posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses may not be permitted.