Ogden Hamersley
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Datebefore 1853
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silver-coated copper plate under glass with brass mat in paper-covered wooden case with embossed green velvet pad
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 1 15/16 x 1 3/8in. (4.9 x 3.5cm)
Plate (height x width): 2 1/2 x 2in. (6.4 x 5.1cm)
Other (height x width): 2 7/8 x 2 7/16 x 9/16in. (7.3 x 6.2 x 1.4cm)
Plate (height x width): 2 1/2 x 2in. (6.4 x 5.1cm)
Other (height x width): 2 7/8 x 2 7/16 x 9/16in. (7.3 x 6.2 x 1.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionBust-lenght portrait of a young man wearing a jacket, a shirt with a high collar, and a necktie tied in a large bow.
The mat has what appears to be grapes and leaves around the edges. The dark green pad has an embossed design depicting an urn. The case has a cartouche enclosing a vase of flowers surrounded by leaves on both front and back covers.
The mat has what appears to be grapes and leaves around the edges. The dark green pad has an embossed design depicting an urn. The case has a cartouche enclosing a vase of flowers surrounded by leaves on both front and back covers.
Object number2011.63.47
NotesSubject Note: Ogden S. Hammersley was the son of William James Hammersley and the older brother of Judge William Hammersley. Ogden Hammersley was born in 1833 and died 17 December 1853. (Finlay 3/8/2012)On View
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