Longworth Powers

American, 1835 - 1904

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The image shows an elderly man standing next to a white marble bust on a fluted pedestal. The man has his hands behind his back. He has a mustache and beard, a serious expression, and is wearing a cap. He is dressed in a long coat over a three-piece suit with a waistcoat, patterned tie, and high-collared shirt. He is not wearing any visible jewelry and is not holding any objects. His shoes are polished and match his formal attire. The background appears to be a plain setting, possibly a studio, with a carpeted floor featuring an ornate pattern. The image has a sepia tone quality.
Longworth Powers, Hiram Powers, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2022.174.3

Hiram Powers

Longworth Powers · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.3