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., 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., Keenan operated his studio at 526 South Second Street from around 1855 until 1867.
Creator
Keenan, John A., photographer
Date
[ca. 1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department cdv portraits – photographer – Keenan [P.9981.3]
Exhibit title: Elinston [sic] & Co., Birmingham, Exhibit #134, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1. Ornate vases decorated with figurines of ladies and cherubs, platters, and a mirror. Titles on labels: Helicon Vase--England, and: Helicon Vase and Pompeian Lady with gold and silver mirror, and: Taken expressly for Harper's weekly.
Exhibit title: Elkinston [sic] & Co., Birmingham, Exhibit #134, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1. Ornate enameled and repousse work platters, vases, and urns decorated with figurines and plants. Titles on labels: Cloisonne and repousse -- England, and: Selection from silver and steel repousse, works of art, and: Taken expressly for Harper's Weekly.
