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

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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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