Carte-de-Visite

Unknown Subject (Front)

Unknown Subject (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.002.26

Description

A photograph of a young man in full day dress. He wears a black wool frock coat with grey striped trousers, full. Striped waistcoat with notched lapels and small notch at bottom CF. Single breasted with watch fob chain showing. White shirt with upward collar. Black silk tie. He holds his gloves in one hand, and his black silk plush top hat in the other. Hair parted on side with mutton-chops on his cheeks. Appears to have been tinted in cheeks or attempted to at least. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Johnston Bros.

Date made

1874 - 1878

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"Johnston Bros. / 867 Broadway / New York"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in