Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1991.182.0, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyrigh…

"Prof. Jim."

After a work byAfter a work by Roberts American

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1848

MediumLithography; black and tan printer's inks

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 5/8 x 8 3/8in. (29.5 x 21.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (35.2 x 25.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionA full-length standing portrait of an elderly African American man wearing a coat, vest, shirt, necktie, trousers, and shoes. A thin chain, probably a watch chain, extends across his vest. In his right hand he holds a long rope, probably attached to a bell, which extends from above. In his left hand he holds two keys. A broom rests in the crook of his arm. A wooden bucket is on the floor behind him.

Object number1991.182.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "'PROF. JIM.' / JANITOR OF TRIN. COLL."

On verso, in pencil: center, "Dwr 7"; lower right, accession number.NotesTechnique Note: This print is a rare early example of a tinted lithograph by the Kellogg brothers. It was printed from two stones, one for the black design and another for the tan background. (Finlay, 10/21/2003)

Source Note: After a daguerreotype by Roberts, possibly William S. Roberts, who is listed in the Hartford City Directory in 1850-1855.

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