Portrait of a man and woman

Item

Identifier

2025.008

Title

Portrait of a man and woman

Date

19th century

Description

A portrait of a man and woman sitting on chairs next to each other, wearing formal wear. Cheeks have been blushed. Sticker on back reads "#10; 7.50". Top left and bottom left corners have been clipped. Texture hammered across metal surface, predominantly in left and bottom three fourths of image. White background with wooden floor beneath subjects.

Measurements

3-1/4 x 2-1/4 in. (8.26 x 5.72 cm)

Medium

Tintype

Subject

portraits; portraiture; men; man; male; males; women; females; female; interior; interiors; photographs; photography

Condition

Excellent. Slight dent on bottom left corner, slight emulsion bubbling on top right corner, slight emulsion chipping with rusting along edges, but image is perfectly intact otherwise. Back has scratching and residue.

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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