Old Man Wearing Suit
PhotographerPhotographed by
Harriet V. S. Thorne
American, 1843 - 1926
Dateabout 1885
MediumPhotography; wet collodion on glass with retouching in red and graphite
Photography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 7/8 x 4 13/16in. (17.5 x 12.2cm)
Plate (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
Plate (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
DescriptionThree-quarter view portrait of an unidentified man with a beard, wearing a suit. A fabric backdrop is visible behind him.
Object number2011.344.130
Markings"130" on sticker affixed to plastic bag housing negativeInscribedGlass side, bottom right: "130" in white grease pencilNotesMedium Note: Retouching in red and graphite on the subject's head, face and tie.It is unclear whether this is an uncased ambrotype or simply an underexposed negative.
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