Cabinet photo of Fred. Weisenbach ca. 3-5 years old with violin in photo studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1880-1892.
Entry/Object ID
2011.005.0208
Description
Cabinet photograph of Fred.(Frederick?) Weisenbach ca. 3-5 years old posed with violin in photographer's studio, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1880-1892.
4" x 6" mount. Photograph taken by Lay, 252 Washington St. (old number; modern 628), Hoboken. Mount imprinted on front in bottom margin: Lay Hoboken. Reverse has larger photographer's imprint with address plus penciled identification at top: Fred. Weisenbach.
First name could be also be Frederich or Freidrich. The boy is standing on a chair holding the violin and bow. While dressed in a skirt, this would be considered a typical garment at that time for a boy of his apparent age.
Proprietor of studio was Herman Norton Lay.
The old street number became 628 Washington St. in 1892.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.005
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
Lay, Herman N.
Date made
1880 - 1892
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1880-1892
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
7 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-11-28
