Charles E. Bulkeley
SubjectPortrait of
Charles Edwin Bulkeley
American, 1835 - 1864
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
DateAbout 1855
MediumTintype; collodion on lacquered iron in brass window mat in tooled leather-covered wooden case. Albumen print adhered to surface of glass covering window mat. Embossed green velvet pad in left side of open case.
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 2 1/2 × 2in. (6.4 × 5.1cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 2 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 5/8in. (7.3 × 6.4 × 1.6cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 2 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 5/8in. (7.3 × 6.4 × 1.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionNinth plate tintype of Charles E. Bulkeley when he was about 20 years old, taken by an unknown photographer. He is wearing a dark jacket, white shirt, and a dark tie. His hair is worn long.
Adhered to the glass is a second image of Bulkeley, this one on paper. It is probably an albumen print. It is similar, but not identical, to the tintype.
The decoration on the brass window mat is patriotic/military in theme: there are eagles holding American flags, drums, a crossed sword and rifle, and cannon.
Adhered to the glass is a second image of Bulkeley, this one on paper. It is probably an albumen print. It is similar, but not identical, to the tintype.
The decoration on the brass window mat is patriotic/military in theme: there are eagles holding American flags, drums, a crossed sword and rifle, and cannon.
Object number2025.1.7
MarkingsStamped on mat edge: "Dean & Emerson - Worcester"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on slip of paper adhered to green velvet pad on left side of open case: "Charles E. Bulkeley"On View
Not on view
1845-1850
