Gift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III, 2016.100.106 © 2016 The Connectic ...

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Dr. Cyrus Pendleton in front of his apothecary chest

SubjectPortrait of Dr. Cyrus Pendleton (American, 1830 - 1919)

PhotographerPhotographed by H. F. Tennant

MediumPhotography; albumen on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 × 6 3/8in. (11.4 × 16.2cm) Other (overall height x width): 8 × 9 7/8in. (20.3 × 25.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III

Object number2016.100.106

DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Dr. Cyrus Pendleton sitting in front of his apothecary chest while reading a book. He is older with a long beard. He is sitting with his legs crossed. Many of the objects in this collection can be seen in the photograph on the apothecary chest, such as the balance, pill rolling plate, mortar and pestle, and many medicine bottles. There is a table in the bottom right corner of the photo with more medical tools and what appears to be a human skull.

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