John Plumbe Jr.

American, born Wales, 1809 - 1857

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The image shows a man seated in a formal posture with his left arm resting on an upholstered armrest. He gazes directly at the camera with a calm yet attentive expression. His facial features include deep-set eyes, a broad nose, and lips that are closed in a neutral line. His hair is short, slightly curled, and neatly styled. He is dressed in a suit comprising a dark jacket over a plaid vest and a white shirt underneath, complemented by a light-colored bow tie. He wears a ring on his left hand's pinky finger. The backdrop is plain, focusing attention on the subject within a case featuring a maroon and gold border.
John Plumbe Jr., Portrait of a Man, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2017.35.1

Portrait of a Man

John Plumbe Jr. · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2017.35.1
The image displays two panels of framed tintype portraits of women. Each panel features a four-by-three grid of photographs capturing the upper bodies of the women. The women face the camera directly, showcasing distinct hairstyles, facial features, and attire typical of the era. The frames around each portrait are elegant with gold-lined edges, set against a red velvet backing. The composition suggests a collection of portraits belonging to a family album or a historical record.
Tyler & Co., John Plumbe Jr., Our Pastor's Circle, c. 1855, 24 daguerreotypes with applied color, W. Bruce and Delaney H. Lundberg and Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2009.49.1

Our Pastor's Circle

Tyler & Co., John Plumbe Jr. · c. 1855 · 24 daguerreotypes with applied color ·  Accession ID  2009.49.1
The image displays the upper body of a man inside an oval matte and enclosed by a rectangular frame. He stands with his shoulders slightly turned, facing the camera. His facial expression is confident and he has short, textured hair. He is dressed in formal attire, which includes a dark suit jacket, a patterned waistcoat, a white shirt, and a patterned cravat tied around his neck. One of his hands is resting on his hip. The background is a dark, neutral setting that puts the focus on the man without any visible details.
John Plumbe Jr., Portrait of a Man, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2017.35.2

Portrait of a Man

John Plumbe Jr. · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2017.35.2