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John Cooke, Landlord of Cooke's Tavern
Image Not Available for John Cooke, Landlord of Cooke's Tavern

John Cooke, Landlord of Cooke's Tavern

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown
Date1890-1920
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 7/8 x 3 1/4in. (12.4 x 8.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frederic Wallace
DescriptionPhotograph of a bust-length silhouette portrait of a man, facing right. He appears to be wearing his hair in a queue and to have a cravat tied at his collar.
Object number2002.50.1
InscribedOn verso, in pencil, "2 1/3 inches / wide for / Sunday magazine / section / 'Courant' "
"John Cooke / Landlord of Cooke's Tavern"; accession number at bottom.NotesSubject Note: John Cooke built a tavern in Plainville, Connecticut, in 1789 that was also used as a stagecoach stop and blacksmith shop. As of 2002, the building is occupied by J. Timothy's Taverne restaurant.

Technique Notes: Image is a photograph of a cut-paper silhouette. The original silhouette probably dates to ca. 1800.
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