Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Subject of:

Unidentified Man or Men  Search this

Medium:

collodion and silver on iron with lacquer

Dimensions:

H x W: 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (8.3 x 5.7 cm)

Type:

tintypes

portraits

Date:

1856-1900

Description:

A tintype of an unidentified African American man. He sits for his portrait in a jacket and tie. His cheeks have been lightly shaded pink, and his tie has been painted green. The buttons on his shirt have been painted gold. This sitter is also featured in object 2010.36.11.15.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Photography  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2010.36.11.8

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

See more items in:

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Photographs and Still Images

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd589285726-4df3-4856-96aa-9648ed2d9ec4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.36.11.8