Seated gentleman

Photograph

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Chester Historical Society

The image features an antique photograph housed in an ornate case; the left panel is covered with red velvet decorated with embossed golden patterns and designs, while the right panel displays a daguerreotype portrait of a man wearing a black coat, white shirt, and bow tie, framed by a detailed golden border.

The image features an antique photograph housed in an ornate case; the left panel is covered with red velvet decorated with embossed golden patterns and designs, while the right panel displays a daguerreotype portrait of a man wearing a black coat, white shirt, and bow tie, framed by a detailed golden border.

Name/Title

Seated gentleman

Entry/Object ID

chs-007108

Description

Photograph of a seated gentleman.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Collection

Mabel Parker Menchen

Acquisition

Notes

Menshen, Mabel (Mable) Viola Parker, 1890-1989 One of 16 daguerreotypes from Mrs. William Menchen (Mabel V. Parker of Craigville), Balvernon Ave, Middletown, NY.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

William H. Gorseline

Role

Photographer

Studio

William H. Gorseline, Newburgh, N.Y.

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1880

Time Period

19th Century

Create Date

June 20, 2024

Update Date

June 20, 2024