Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Washington, James, American
Date
late 19th century
Medium
collodion and silver on iron with lacquer
Dimensions
H x W x D (Case Closed): 3 × 2 1/2 × 3/4 in. (7.6 × 6.4 × 1.9 cm)
H x W x D (Case Open): 3 × 5 1/8 × 1/2 in. (7.6 × 13 × 1.3 cm)
Description
A black and white tintype photograph of James Washington. He is wearing a vest and suit jacket, with a bowtie and a bowler hat. He is also wearing a checkered shirt. He is sitting in a chair and his left hand is resting on his knee. The tintype is in a dark brown case. The case is hinged and has beveled edges. The exterior of the case has a floral design in relief. The interior of the case is lined with maroon velvet covered padding with an embroidered center. The tintype is within an oval glass frame surrounded by an ornate gold colored metal mat and preserver.
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
2014.37.10.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f4cb245-6a7c-4c5a-bc80-f8186a5fa5c2

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

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