Details
Creator Withers, William C., photographer.
Title [Full-length studio portrait of an unidentified African American clergyman] [graphic] / William C. Withers, 814 Chestnut St. Philad, Pa.
Publisher [Philadelphia]
Date [ca. 1898]
Physical Description 1 photograph : gelatin silver on card mount ; mount 16 x 11 cm (6.25 x 4.25 in.) (cabinet card format)
Description Full-length portrait of an African American clergyman, standing, looking slightly right. He wears slicked back hair and a mustache. He is attired in a clergyman's robe and laced shoes. He holds a small book, possibly a Bible, up to his side with his right hand. He stands next to an armless chair with padded seat and draped in a patterned afghan. Potrait also includes a backdrop depicting a palatial window setting.
Notes Title supplied by cataloger.
Date inferred from dates of operation of photographer at addressed listed in imprint.
Photographer's imprint stamped on mount.
Biographical / historical note William C. Withers operated from 814 Chestnut Street 1896-1900.
Subject African American men -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Portraits.
Clergymen -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
African American History.
Philadelphia artists.
Genre Gealtin silver prints -- 1890-1900.
Cabinet photographs -- 1890-1900.
Portrait photographs -- 1890-1900.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| cabinet card portraits - photographer - Withers [P.2024.68]
Accession number P.2024.68