Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Wilson, Andy, died 1868
Date
1860s
Medium
silver on iron photographic plate
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/2 x 2 in. (8.9 x 5.1 cm)
Description
A black and grey tintype image of a young male subject seated with his left forearm resting on a table. He wears a hat and jacket. The tintype is in a white paper mat, with an arched viewing window surrounded by embossed detail.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Photographs and Still Images
Type
tintypes
portraits
Topic
Photography
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.9.34
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5001ca8aa-3997-4b59-b7fa-9812fa0e2b16

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page