Portrait of a man
Item
Identifier
2025.006
Title
Portrait of a man
Type
Photograph
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Date
19th century
Culture
American
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Description
A portrait of a man, from the waist up, in a suit with folded hands, looking at the camera. Cheeks have been blushed. White background.
Measurements
2-1/2 x 2 in. (6.5 x 5.25 cm)
Medium
Ambrotype without backing glass
Subject
portraits; portraiture; men; man; male; males; photographs; photography
Condition
Poor. Image has many scratches and chips. Glass plate corners are chipped, visible residue from prior storage (likely a photo album). Green/blue staining of collodion on bottom left.
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.