Captain Asahel Pember
SubjectPortrait of
Capt. Asahel Pember
American, 1805 - 1861
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silver-coated copper plate under glass with gilt mat in a wooden and velvet case with cream silk pad
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (photo height x width): 2 × 1 1/2in. (5.1 × 3.8cm)
Other (height x width of open case): 3 × 5in. (7.6 × 12.7cm)
Other (height x width of open case): 3 × 5in. (7.6 × 12.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers
DescriptionDaguerreotype of Captain Asahel Pember (1805-1861). He is sitting with his legs crossed and is holding a book in his lap. The case is covered in green velvet.
Object number2015.62.47
NotesCaptain Asahel Pember (1805-1861) married Mary Ann Darrow (1818-1868) in 1852. Mary was the daughter of John Darrow (1781-1875) and Hannah Chappell (1780-1859).Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewpossibly 1861-1864