On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
ca. 1870
Medium
silver on iron photographic plates
Dimensions
H x W: 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm)
Description
In this tintype photograph, a man dressed in a bow tie and waistcoat holds a book in his right hand. He appears to be gesturing in some way, as both hands were in motion while the photograph was taken.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
tintypes
portraits
Topic
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.9.56
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b27a048-929e-4185-9293-4f018986ae7c

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