French & Sawyer

American, active 1860s

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The image shows a group of about twenty men gathered around a piece of machinery mounted on wheels, likely a fire engine. The men are mostly standing, with some seated or leaning on the equipment. Most of their bodies are visible, with a few only showing from the waist up. The men are dressed in typical working men's attire of the period, including vests, button-up shirts, and trousers, with some wearing brimmed hats. Facial features of the individuals are indistinct due to the image quality, but some appear to have mustaches or beards. A few individuals are also seen in the windows of a brick building in the background, which has several windows and a door. The background includes the brick building, possibly a fire station or factory, and a wooden fence on the far left, suggesting an industrial setting.
French & Sawyer, Steam Engine Factory, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), The Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, 2023.146.108

Steam Engine Factory

French & Sawyer · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.146.108