Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
ca. 1890
Medium
silver on iron with metal , glass , cardboard , cloth
Dimensions
H x W x D (open): 3 5/8 × 6 1/2 × 1/2 in. (9.2 × 16.5 × 1.3 cm)
H x W x D (closed): 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 3/4 in. (9.2 × 8.3 × 1.9 cm)
Description
This tintype depicts a young man in a dark suit and light colored collar. He is shown from the waist up with his hands clasped in front of him. The tintype is framed in a stamped yellow gold colored metal frame with a raised, patterned edge. The frame is rectangular but has an oval window. The tintype is housed in a rectangular pressed paper dark brown folding case. Once opened, the tintype is in the right panel, the left panel is covered by faded red velvet with an embossed leaf pattern. The outside of the case has a raised floral pattern.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Photographs and Still Images
Type
tintypes
Topic
Photography
Slavery
U.S. History, 1865-1921
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.248.9.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d40b0f8c-4c8c-494f-b87c-9f969e48d893

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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