Name/Title
MaleDescription
Tintype in composition case; subject is male; negative reverses; hair parted on left in photo is really partedon right side of man. Hair is clipped just above the ears and brushed high on top; collar is hidden by boe tie; dark vest with what appears to be a watch chain with a fob; hands clasped with thumbs touching; dark coat; piece of glass over tintype with gold foil from holding the peices together; case is composition material embossed on front and back; interior has red pressed velour on left side; hook and eye clasp in working order.
Bottom of plate is stamped with two lines: "Melainotype/bottom line is not readable.Collection
Mrs. Pearl L. ChesserAcquisition
Accession
1983.004Source or Donor
Snepp, Mr. and Mrs. ElmerAcquisition Method
DonationCreate Date
December 20, 2000Update Date
July 1, 2005