Carte-de-Visite, Alexander Lawrence

Alexander Lawrence (Front)

Alexander Lawrence (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite, Alexander Lawrence

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.005.2

Description

Seated middle-aged gentleman with a rather piercing look. He wears boxy wool frock coat with widened notch lapels. Edges of coat are bound. Matching waistcoat, white shirt underneath, and large black bowtie/neckcloth. Black wool trousers. Legs are crossed and one arm is resting on arm of chair. Written in pencil on page beneath carte window, "Alexander Lawrence, brother of Richard Lawrence."

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

Village

Penn Yan

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Dr. Mills

Date made

1862

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 Center

Transcription

"Dr. Mills / Photographer, / Penn Yan, / N.Y."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Stamp

Location

Back Bottom

Transcription

"More copies can be had if desired."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/2 in