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Young man in Case family
Image Not Available for Young man in Case family

Young man in Case family

Dateabout 1857
MediumAmbrotype; collodion on glass with dark backing layer in brass window mat package in half of tooled leather-covered wooden case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 1/2 × 2in. (6.4 × 5.1cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 × 2 1/2 × 1/4in. (7.6 × 6.4 × 0.6cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Marjorie Case Hartman
DescriptionNinth-plate ambrotype of a young man in the Case family. He is wearing a jacket, a garment that might be a vest, and a dotted white shirt. This ensemble is finished with a bowtie and a double button closure. His hair is fashioned into a small puff above his forehead.
Object number1977.14.49
InscribedPrinted in black ink on label adhered to side of case: "Case family member 1977-14-49"
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