Photograph by
Gillmore, George W., American
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1861-1900
Medium
albumen and silver on paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W (image): 5 1/2 × 3 15/16 in. (14 × 10 cm)
H x W (card): 6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (16.5 × 10.8 cm)
Description
This black and white albumen photograph depicts a man with one arm. Wearing a dark three piece suit, he stands facing the viewer with his left hand resting on a stone monument next him. His right arm is missing. The monument appears to have vines draped over its top. Below the image is an impression on the backing card that reads "G.W. Gillmore/ 204 Front Street Worcester, Mass." The backing card has gilded, scalloped edges.
Place captured
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
cabinet photographs
albumen prints
portraits
Topic
Military
Photography
U.S. History, 1865-1921
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.248.2.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51ca6cbec-829c-416a-9f8d-d524632e609d

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