| 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 |
