Stayner & Smith

American, active 1860s

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The image is a portrait of a man captured from the shoulders upward. He is positioned facing forward directly at the camera. His facial features include a serious expression with a thick and full beard and mustache. He has a prominent forehead and wears round spectacles. His hair is short and combed back, with a slight wave. He is dressed in a dark, buttoned suit or jacket. The background is plain and light-colored, with some faded or aged spots and a thin border around the photograph.
Stayner & Smith, Captain Horace James, c. 1860, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.57

Captain Horace James

Stayner & Smith · c. 1860 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.39.57