Details
Creator Keenan, John A., photographer.
Title [African American boy carrying a serving tray] [graphic] / J.A. Keenan, Photographer, No. 526 South Second Street, Philadelphia.
Publisher [Philadelphia]
Date [ca. 1861]
Physical Description 1 photograph : albumen on cardboard ; mount 9 x 6 cm (3.5 x 2.5 in.) (carte de visite format)
Description Full-length portrait of a smiling African American boy, attired in a long-sleeved white shirt, black pants, black shoes, and a white apron, standing in front of a balustrade. He holds in front of him a serving tray of dishware.
Notes Photographer's imprint stamped on verso.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Date based on the active working dates of the photographer and attire of the subject.
Purchase 2001.
Description revised 2021.
Access points revised 2021.
Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
Biographical / historical note Keenan operated his studio at 526 South Second Street from around 1855 until 1867.
Subject African American boys -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
African American household employees -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Servants -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Trays -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Genre Albumen prints -- 1860-1870.
Cartes de visite -- 1860-1870.
Portrait photographs -- 1860-1870.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| cdv portraits – photographer – Keenan [P.9981.3]
Accession number P.9981.3