Half-length portrait of the Central High School professor and the "Grand Old Man of Philadelphia Schools." Shows the older, grey-haired Hopper, wearing a beard, wire-rimmed glasses, a bow tie, white shirt, vest, and jacket, looking forward. Hopper served as Professor of Mathematics at Central High School 1854-1913. He also taught at the Artisans' Night School 1869-1897., Title and artist from label on verso listing the 24 portraits exhibited. Includes: 1. Mr. David H. Lane; 2. William H. Staake, Esq.; 3. Mr. Clarence S. Bement; 4. Col. Wm H. Patterson; 5. Mr. Samuel R. Shipley; 6. Abraham L. English, Esq.; 7. Charles Henry Hart, Esq.; 8. Joseph M. Fox, Esq.; 9. Dr. Robert Ellis Thompson; 10. Rev. Dr. M. Jastrow; Mr. D. McN. Stauffer; 12. Mr. Max Rosenthal; 13. Dr. John Yorks; 14. George G. Perie, Esq.; 15. Prof. Zephaniah Hopper; 16. Mr. Garfield M. Rosenthal; 17. Mr. A. R. Kellar; 18. Mr. A. Bryan Wall; 19. Mr. Frederick T. Richards; 20. Mrs. W.; 21. Mrs. R.; 22. Miss S.; 23 Alberta; 24. Mrs. A. R., Manuscript note on verso: Dr. Zephaniah Hopper born Phila. Sept 9, 1824, graduate of 1st class of Central High School. He was a professor of mathematics at CHS for over 50 yrs., Gift of David Doret., Forms part of the David Doret and Linda G. Mitchell Collection., See "Architects' Display at the Art Club." Philadelphia Inquirer, January 11, 1903, 11. Copy at repository.
Creator
Rosenthal, Albert, 1863-1939, artist
Date
[1903]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Doret and Mitchell Collection - A-Z - Hopper [P.2017.15.8]
