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Gift of Lyn Foote Marosz, 2015.143.1, Connecticut Historical Society, public domain
Leatherman
Gift of Lyn Foote Marosz, 2015.143.1, Connecticut Historical Society, public domain

Leatherman

Subject (French, 1832 - 1889)
Date1880-1889
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass; gelatin on paper; albumen on paper on card stock; and gelatin emulsion on plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 7/8 x 4 1/2in. (17.5 x 11.4cm) and smaller Mount (overall height x width): 7 1/8 x 5 1/4in. (18.1 x 13.3cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lyn Foote Marosz
Object number2015.143.1-.7
DescriptionSeven images of the Leatherman.

2015.143.1 is a lantern slide that depicts the Leatherman standing outside a house, eating something from a bowl that is sitting on a large rock. His bag, a walking stick, and several other objects are on the ground.

2015.143.2 is a print that shows the Leatherman sitting outside, holding a hat, and a walking stick, with his leather bag on the ground.

2015.143.3-.6 are four cabinet cards depicting the Leatherman sitting on a bench in a room, wearing his customary head-to-toe leather garb, including a hat. His bag is on the floor next to him.

2015.143.7 is a color transparency that shows the image in 2015.143.2.
Status
Not on view
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