CLOSE-UP IMAGE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED MAN, CA. 1850S.

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Homestead Museum

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CLOSE-UP IMAGE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED MAN, CA. 1850S.

Entry/Object ID

98.19.1.8

Description

CLOSE-UP IMAGE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED MAN, CA. 1850S. Color: Black and white A black and white photograph of a close-up view of an ambrotype, which is owned by David A. Workman, of an unidentified man, ca. 1850s. The inner portion of the case is shown with thin stylized outer border. The image, on the right side of the case, is within an ornate metal frame and shows a bearded man with graying hair, moustache, and beard, seated and wearing a dark three-piece suit with low-buttoned vest, white shirt, and dark cravat. The photographer's mark is in the lower left corner of the frame and reads "WM SHEW / 113 MONTG.Y ST / SAN FRANCISCO." There are no other identifying features to the image and the print of which is mint condition with no wear or damage. Number-Units: 1

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Two-dimensional, Photographs, Clothing and dress, Men's clothing

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