A cabinet photo of Joseph Mesmer, taken at the Elite Gallery, Payne, Stanton and Co., Los Angeles, ca. 1880.
Entry/Object ID
2014.680.1.1
Description
A cabinet card photograph of Joseph Mesmer (born in 1854 and married in 1879), taken at the Elite Gallery, Payne, Stanton and Co., Los Angeles, ca. 1880. The photograph is most likely a marriage portrait as it was paired with one of his wife (2014.680.1.2). Mesmer is shown in front profile with a neatly trimmed mutton chop beard, wearing wide neck tie. The photograph has extensive foxing throughout, surrounding the image. It also has moderate acid burn on the reverse. It is in fair condition.
