Portrait of a man holding a child
Item
Identifier
2025.007
Title
Portrait of a man holding a child
Type
Photograph
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Date
19th century
Culture
American
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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.