Cabinet Card, Arthur R. Thomas

Photograph

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Picnooga

2022.081.003 Recto

2022.081.003 Recto

Name/Title

Cabinet Card, Arthur R. Thomas

Entry/Object ID

2022.081.003

Description

A black and white photograph mounted on cabinet card of Arthur R. Thomas. The photograph shows a man wearing a dark suit and collared vest with a dark bow tie and shirt collar. He has short, side-parted hair and has a Van Dyke mustache. "A.R. Thomas" is written in black ink at the bottom of the photograph. The bottom gutter of the card features the name of the photographer "Schmedling" on the left and "828 Market St. | Chattanooga, Tenn" at right with a decorative monogram at center. The verso has the aesthetic "Schmedling" logo at center with "No 30" written at top, center in pencil and "Arthur R. Thomas" in black ink at the bottom, left edge.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Cabinet Card

Subject Person or Organization

Arthur R. Thomas

Collection

Portrait Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Markus Elias Schmedling

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1888

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Natural Bridge Hotel