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Gift of the Goshen Historical Society, 1979.74.16, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domai…
John Shelen
Gift of the Goshen Historical Society, 1979.74.16, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

John Shelen

PhotographerPhotographed by Bronson & Ellis American, 1880 - 1885
Date1886
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cabinet card
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Goshen Historical Society
DescriptionStudio bust portrait of a man with a mustache. The man is wearing a suit and bowtie. The man is identified on the reverse as John Shelen of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Object number1979.74.16
InscribedPrinted in gold on front: "Bronson & Ellis, 407 Main St."

Printed in gold on back: "BRONSON & ELLIS,/ ARTISTS and PHOTOGRAPHERS,/ 407 MAIN STREET,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN./ Art Photography."

Handwritten in black ink on back: “Yours truly/ John Shelen/ Bport/ 1886”
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    On View
    Not on view
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