John Jay White

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

John Jay White

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.385 a-b

Description

Silver print photograph of older man, John Jay White, in rectangular frame: three quarter view, body angled to subject's right; white hair, full white beard; white shirt, dark tie, dark vest, jacket; one arm angled holding jacket open, hand on hip; watch chain and fob; written on back: "John Jay White"; mark stamped on back of frame: "MARCUS & CO. NEW YORK/ STERLING 1374"; rectangular frame.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Marcus & Company

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.385 A-B
MP.87.385a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Frame

Height

6-1/4 in

Width

4-3/8 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 3/4 in. (15.9 x 11.1 x 1.9 cm)

Dimension Description

Sight

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 3 1/16 in. (14 x 7.8 cm)

Material

silver, Paper (photographic), Glass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Easel stand broken, photo stained, needs acid free backer, frame is tarnished.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John Jay White

Notes

Subject

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom