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Gift of Grace Piper, 1986.202.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known…
The Leatherman, Middletown
Gift of Grace Piper, 1986.202.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

The Leatherman, Middletown

SubjectPortrait of Leatherman French, 1832 - 1889
Datebefore 1889
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 × 5in. (17.8 × 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Grace Piper
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the Leatherman seated in front of the Fisher House on Meriden Road (Rt. 66) in Middletown, Connecticut. He is seated outdoors at a table covered in food. His bag is on the ground next to him. He looks directly at the photographer.
Object number1986.202.1
InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on back: "The 'Old Leather Man' / Picture taken in front of / the Fisher home - Meriden Rd / Middletown, Ct"
On View
Not on view
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