| Creator |
Ising, Charles M., photographer. |
| Title |
[Bust-length portrait of an unidentified man] [graphic] / Chas . M. Ising Dag’ps. S.W. Cor. Of 8th & Arch Sts. Philada. |
| Publisher |
Philadelphia |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1856 |
| Date |
[ca. 1856] |
| Physical Description |
1 photograph : daguerreotype ; plate 70 x 83 mm (sixth plate format) |
| Description |
Bust-length, forward facing portrait of a seated, white man. Sitter has dark hair, parted to the side and brushed back, and
wears a mustache. He is attired in a white shirt with a high collar, a wide bowtie, a patterned waistcoat, and a jacket.
|
| Notes |
Title supplied by cataloger. |
|
Date inferred from photographic medium, attire of the sitter, and address of photographer and dates of operation. |
|
Pad: Orange velvet embossed with photographer’s imprint “Chas. M. Ising Dag’ps. S.W. Cor. Of 8th & Arch Sts. Philada.” in
the center and within an ornamental frame containing decorative flowers and leaves.
|
|
Mat: Oval. |
|
Case: Leather. Cluster of grapes and other fruits, including a strawberry and pomegranate. Decorative leaves are in each corner.
Same design on verso.
|
| Biographical / historical note |
Charles M. Ising operated from 8th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia between 1856 and 1857. |
| Subject |
Men -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
|
Men -- Clothing & dress -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Genre |
Daguerreotypes -- 1850-1860. |
|
Photograph cases -- 1850-1860. |
|
Portrait photographs -- 1850-1860. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Cased photos – photographer – Ising [P.2011.33] |
| Accession number |
P.2011.33 |
