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Joseph or William Francis. [graphic] / Ambrotype by Rehn. 250 Chestnut St. Patented July 4 & 11 1854.
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Creator
Rehn, Isaac photographer.
Title
Joseph or William Francis. [graphic] / Ambrotype by Rehn. 250 Chestnut St. Patented July 4 & 11 1854.
Publisher
Philadelphia
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1854
Date
ca. 1854
Physical Description
1 photograph : ambrotype ; 1/4 plate.
Description
Seated portrait of either young Joseph or William Francis. His left arm is resting on a table, and his right arm is on his lap.
Notes
Cased photographs retrospective conversion project.
Pad: Dark purple velvet.
Mat: Double elliptical. Photographer's imprint stamped on mat: Ambrotype by Rehn. 250 Chestnut St. Patented July 4 & 11 1854.
Case: Leather. Small urn with flowers in center. No design on verso. Manuscript note pasted on verso: Joseph or William Francis.
Genre
Ambrotypes -- 1850-1860.
Portrait photographs -- 1850-1860.
Photograph cases -- 1850-1860.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Cased photos [P.8639]
Accession number
P.8639
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