Tintype

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Tintype

Entry/Object ID

SS.64.445

Description

Scene of capture of Andre on gutta percha case: oval gilt frame with tin type of unidentified man and woman; inside case: "Genuine Union Case/Improved/Fine Gilt and Burnished Hinge,/S. Peck's Patent/October 30, 1854/H. Halverson's Patent/August 7th, 1855,/assigned to S. Peck."

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Peck & Company

Date made

circa 1855

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1 in

Width

4-7/8 in

Depth

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 4 7/8 x 4 in. (2.5 x 12.4 x 10.2 cm)

Material

Gilt, Glass, Gutta-percha, Tintype, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Treated, C. Horton, 3/61; Portrait of female loose from case; irridescent around frame; Portrait of male flaking off backing in large chips.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Major John Andre

Notes

Subject

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 13D

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial