Sepia-tone photo of an unidentified balding man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1894.
Entry/Object ID
2011.005.0276
Description
Cabinet photograph of an unidentified balding man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1892-1894.
4-1/4" wide x 6-3/8" high; gilt beveled-edge. Photo by Dimmers Photo Studio, 1018 Washington St., Hoboken.
The man is appears to be in his late 20s or older. This item is one of two photos that arrived with the statement by the donor that they were a pair. See photo 2011.005.0275 for the other photo, a woman who may be his wife or fiance.
Imprinted in gilt on front mount:
Dimmers [initial D] 1018 Washington St., Hoboken. Formerly in New York.
(Note: unlike photo 2011.005.0275, this photo is NOT embossed "COPY" at its lower edge.)
Reverse imprinted:
Dimmers
Photo Studio
1018 Washington St.
Old Number 406
Between 10th and 11th Streets
Hoboken, N.J.
Studio Ground Floor
Formerly established in New York over
21 years.
Negative preserved for duplicate orders.
And highly finished Enlargements.
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
Dimmers Photo Studio
Date made
1892 - 1894
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1892-1894
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
7 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-12-23
