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A group of men is depicted on a wooden bridge-like structure. They are dressed in formal clothing, including suits and traditional garments, complete with hats. Some are leaning against the railing. The men have clean-shaven faces and mustaches, with varying short hairstyles. The background includes a stone tower resembling a lighthouse on the right side, trees, a clear sky, and mist possibly from a waterfall in the distance.
Charles Bierstadt, Chinese Embassy Delegation at Niagara Falls, 1868, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Gift of Funds from Scott Nathan and Laura DeBonis, 2024.150.1

Chinese Embassy Delegation at Niagara Falls

Charles Bierstadt · 1868 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2024.150.1

This is a photograph of a wall covered with posters. The image shows a wall entirely plastered with various posters and advertisements. The posters advertise theatrical performances, concerts, and other events, with many boasting striking typography and bold text. Some notable features include mentions of performances like "Tom Thumb," "Wives of Paris," and "Kenneth." The wall creates a textured backdrop, with a pathway in front where several men stand casually. The scene emphasizes the vibrant and bustling nature of street advertising from the time period and provides insight into the popular entertainment and culture of that era.
E. & H.T. Anthony, The Brigade de Shoe Black, City Hall Park, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.75.1

The Brigade de Shoe Black, City Hall Park

E. & H.T. Anthony · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2014.75.1

The image depicts a portrait of a person in a small locket. The portrait shows the person from the shoulders up, facing the viewer with a slight angle. The individual has fair skin, dark hair styled neatly around the head, and is wearing a dark garment with a white lace collar. The person has gold earrings and a jeweled brooch at the neck. The portrait is encased in an ornate round metal frame with a floral or leaf design, with a hinged metal cover opened to reveal the portrait. The background of the portrait is plain, and the locket is set against a black background.
American 19th Century, Portrait of a Man and a Woman, c. 1850, 2 daguerreotypes with applied color in a brass locket, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.86.1

Portrait of a Man and a Woman

American 19th Century · c. 1850 · 2 daguerreotypes with applied color in a brass locket ·  Accession ID  2014.86.1

The image depicts a woman holding an infant in her lap. The woman has dark, center-parted hair styled in waves and is adorned with large bows. She has dark eyes and a slightly curved mouth. The woman wears a striped dress with lace details. The infant has light hair and wears a dotted gown. They are framed by decorative floral patterns. The background is plain and neutral.
Luther Holman Hale, Portrait of a Mother and Child, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.180.2

Portrait of a Mother and Child

Luther Holman Hale · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.180.2

The image shows a natural scene of a rocky landscape with trees and a waterfall visible on the right side. The rocks and trees dominate the view, with some rocks covered by foliage and others wet from the flowing water. The trees frame the waterfall and contrast against the rocks. The color palette consists of sepia tones, enhancing the natural textures with a monochromatic theme.
Charles Bierstadt, Edward Bierstadt, Rapids and Cascades, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2015.97.2

Rapids and Cascades, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire

Charles Bierstadt, Edward Bierstadt · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2015.97.2

The image shows three women and a baby, all seated and visible from the waist up. The woman on the left holds an infant on her lap. The women are positioned in a row, with the left woman having dark hair, styled in curls, and wearing a striped dress with a lace collar. The middle woman also has curled dark hair, is wearing a dark dress with a white collar, and has her hands in her lap. The woman on the right has dark hair, styled with a middle part and curls at the sides, wearing a dark dress with a high lace collar and patterned sleeves. The women wear brooches and possibly earrings. The background is plain, with an ornate decorative frame around the image.
Luther Holman Hale, Portrait of a Mother, Child, and Two Women, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.180.3

Portrait of a Mother, Child, and Two Women

Luther Holman Hale · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.180.3

Unknown 19th Century, Portrait of a Scientist, c. 1840, daguerreotype, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2013.66.1

Portrait of a Scientist

Unknown 19th Century · c. 1840 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2013.66.1

William Edward Kilburn, Portrait of a Girl, late 1840s, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.86.3

Portrait of a Girl

William Edward Kilburn · late 1840s · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2014.86.3

The image depicts a young girl standing next to a table holding a doll. She has shoulder-length, dark curly hair and wears a light-colored, long-sleeved dress with dark shoes. The table has a vase with flowers and a patterned cloth. Behind her is a curtain with intricate designs.
British 19th Century, Portrait of a Girl, 1860, ambrotype with applied color, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2017.34.1

Portrait of a Girl

British 19th Century · 1860 · ambrotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2017.34.1

The image depicts a woman sitting on a red sofa. She has a straight face and is holding a fan on her lap. She has brown hair styled in an updo and wears a blue dress with white lace details. The background has brown tones and red drapery.
Antoine Claudet, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1850, stereoscopic daguerreotypes with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.180.1

Portrait of a Woman

Antoine Claudet · c. 1850 · stereoscopic daguerreotypes with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.180.1