Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.001.21

Description

Young man with long overcoat on. Underneath can be seen the edge of a jacket and waistcoat coming through the overcoat, both of dark wool. Overcoat has tight, high lapels, with edges bound in twill tape. White day shirt with turn down collar and black bowtie. He holds a silk plush top hat in his left hand. No gloves. Hair is parted and starting to get big, along with facial hair. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Crum, W.C.

Role

Photographer

Date made

1868 - 1871

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Village

Penn Yan

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"W. C. CRUM, / PENN YAN, / N. Y."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in