Carte-de-Visite, George La Bar

George La Bar (Front)

George La Bar (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite, George La Bar

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.004.30

Description

A photograph of a man seated, wears a wool frock coat with mis-matched collar. Subject is George La Bar, the centenarian of Monroe County, PA.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

City

Easton

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Knecht, R.

Date made

September 30, 1874

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Easton

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"George La Bar, / Centenarian of Monroe County, PA. / Born 1763. / Is Still Living in His 112th year. / Photographed By / R. Knecht, / Easton, PA. / Sept. 30, 1874 / (Copyright applied for.)"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in