Name/Title
Daguerreotype, (1 box, ca. 1890) [ca. 1860 seems more accurate]Description
A small, hinged case with an embossed exterior contains a daguerreotype portrait of an unidentified man, possibly one of the Boston-area abolitionists who assisted the Latimer family before the Civil War. The inner frame of the case is gilded with an ornate decorative border surrounding the image. The individual in the photograph is dressed in formal attire, with a jacket and cravat. The photograph is slightly faded but remains well-preserved.Photograph Details
Subject
Daguerreotype Portrait in Decorative CaseContext
Daguerreotypes were one of the earliest forms of photography, popular in the mid-19th century. These types of images were commonly used for personal portraits and often housed in protective cases to preserve the delicate surface. Given the ornate casing and the individual’s attire, this photograph may have belonged to the Latimer family or a closely associated figure.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Location
Folder
399osaBox
399Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
