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Gift of Katharine Beebe, 1973.93.7, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyrig…
Russell Bunce
Gift of Katharine Beebe, 1973.93.7, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyright

Russell Bunce

SubjectPortrait of Russell Bunce American, 1846 - 1874
DateJuly 1871
MediumTintype; collodion on lacquered iron in fabric-covered wooden case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 × 1 1/2in. (5.1 × 3.8cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 2 1/2 × 2 1/8 × 1/2in. (6.4 × 5.4 × 1.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Katharine Beebe
DescriptionTintype of Russell Bunce at the age of 25. Bunce is wearing a jacket, white shirt, and polka dotted bow tie. His sideburns are long and bushy, and he sports a small moustache.
Object number1973.93.7
InscribedPrinted in gold on inner left side of open case: "ESTABROOKE / 87 Union Square / NEW YORK."

Handwritten in pencil on inner left side of open case: "Russell / Bunce / July 1871"
Subject Terms
    On View
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