Daguerreotype

Photograph

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Daguerreotype

Entry/Object ID

2025.35.026

Description

Small 1/9th plate image of a young man James A. Hyde, clean-shaven face. Dark, large bowtie. Image is a bit discolored around edges, but still very visible. Case has lid, but lid has come loose. Embossed leather outer, with age-approprirate wear. Inner crimson red velvet stamped with: "Gorseline artist Newburgh, NY." James may also be seen in: 2025.35.033 2025.35.032 2025.35.029 2025.35.004 (wedding image)

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Subject

Seated young man

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Photograph

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

Inside velvet lid

Transcription

"Gorseline artist Newburgh, NY."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped