Portrait of a man holding a child

Item

Identifier

2025.007

Title

Portrait of a man holding a child

Date

19th century

Description

A portrait of a mustachioed man from the knees up, sitting in a chair, wearing a coat and holding a small child against the right of his chest. Sticker on back reads "#10; 7.50". False forest background.

Measurements

Irregular: 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 in. (8.89 x 6.5 cm)

Medium

Tintype

Subject

portraits; portraiture; men; man; male; males; children; interior; interiors; photographs; photography

Condition

Fair. Horizontal creases along image, light scratches and staining. Slight loss of emulsion with rusting across bottom and right edges.

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.

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