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Mr. Thomas Harris

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The image depicts a man seated, facing forward with a serious expression. He has wavy hair, a full beard, and a mustache. He wears a military-style coat with stars on the collar. The background is plain.
American 19th Century, General Arnold Elzey, 1861, salted paper print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.10

General Arnold Elzey

American 19th Century · 1861 · salted paper print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.10

The image shows two men, both depicted from the waist up. The man on the left is seated, facing slightly right, with short, light-colored hair and dressed in a dark robe or traditional garment. The man on the right is standing with distinct facial features characterized by prominent cheekbones and a narrow face. He is wearing a dark, round cap and a robe, with a long braid hanging down his back. The man on the left appears to be holding a pipe with a long stem between his lips. In front of them, on a wooden counter, is an open book with visible text and additional pages underneath it. The background consists of a wooden panel or wall, suggesting an indoor setting with a subdued, sepia-toned atmosphere.
Laura Adams Armer, Portrait of Two Men in San Francisco, 1901–1902, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.100.2

Portrait of Two Men in San Francisco

Laura Adams Armer · 1901–1902 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.100.2

The image shows two people from the waist up. The person on the left is sitting slightly forward and is holding a large, thin, cylindrical object. They have short, dark hair and are wearing a high-necked, long-sleeved, checkered dress with white and dark checks. Their facial expression is neutral, with their eyes looking straight ahead. The person on the right is sitting close to the first person, with their hand resting on the side of their face, and they have light curly hair. They are wearing a dark garment with a light-colored collar. The background is dark.
Thomas Anshutz, Emily Pollock and Terrisa "Ris" Nimsey, c. 1900, cyanotype, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2023.100.1

Emily Pollock and Terrisa "Ris" Nimsey

Thomas Anshutz · c. 1900 · cyanotype ·  Accession ID  2023.100.1

The image features a standing person in colorful clothing with unique facial paint. They are near a decorative chair and have short dark hair. They are wearing jewelry and have a pointed ring on one hand. The setting includes a geometric tiled floor and textured walls in the background.
Manville & Schroeder, Portrait of a Native American Woman, c. 1864, albumen silver print with applied color (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Clinton and Jean Wright and Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2023.108.1

Portrait of a Native American Woman

Manville & Schroeder · c. 1864 · albumen silver print with applied color (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.108.1

The image displays a man from the waist up. He is seated, with his body slightly turned to one side and his head facing forward. The man has medium-length wavy hair that falls around his ears and a beard with a mustache. He is wearing round wire-rimmed glasses, a dark suit jacket over a white shirt, and a dark bow tie. The jacket is buttoned, and a chain is visible across his vest. The background is plain and neutral. The border at the bottom of the photograph includes the photographer's name, "Brady," and the location, "New York."
Mathew B. Brady, George Inness, 1864–1865, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2022.174.2

George Inness

Mathew B. Brady · 1864–1865 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.2

The image shows a man seated sideways with his hands on his lap. He is looking to his left, away from the camera. The man has distinct facial features, with a pronounced nose and deep-set eyes. He has dark, shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair and is wearing a suit jacket over a white shirt with a bow tie. The background is plain, and the image is bordered with decorative lines.
Charles D. Fredricks, Edwin Booth, c. 1861, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Ronald and Kathleen Perisho, 2022.174.26

Edwin Booth

Charles D. Fredricks · c. 1861 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.26

The image shows four individuals positioned together. An adult male is seated on a chair holding an open book. He has short, dark hair and is dressed in a light-colored jacket, dark shirt, and trousers. Three children are seated and standing beside him. The girls have long hair and are holding books. One girl wears a light-colored dress with dark stripes, the other girl wears a plain dress. The boy stands between them, dressed in a dark shirt and holding a book. They appear to be conversing or reading together. The background is plain.
Charles Paxson, Learning is Wealth. Wilson, Charley, Rebecca & Rosa, Slaves from New Orleans, 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Thomas Harris in memory of Shirlee A. Harris, 2022.86.1

Learning is Wealth. Wilson, Charley, Rebecca & Rosa, Slaves from New Orleans

Charles Paxson · 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.86.1

The image portrays a man with mature facial features, a full beard, and short textured hair. He sits or stands upright, facing slightly towards the camera. He wears a buttoned-up jacket that seems to be a uniform with shoulder straps and buttons down the front. An item hangs from his right side. The background is plain, contrasting subtly with his clothing and complexion. At the bottom of the image, text provides context about the individual named Nick Biddle.
W. R. Mortimer, Nick Biddle, 1861, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2022.174.32

Nick Biddle

W. R. Mortimer · 1861 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.32

The image depicts a man's upper body in a three-quarters view. The man is seated with his arms crossed over his chest and facing slightly to the right. He has a stern expression with distinct facial features, including a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, and a full beard that is dark with lighter patches. His hair is short and slightly tousled. He wears a military uniform with a stiff collar, epaulettes on his shoulders, buttons, and rank insignias. The background is plain and neutral.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, General William Tecumseh Sherman, 1865, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.8

General William Tecumseh Sherman

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1865 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.8

An elderly woman is seated in a chair, captured from the waist up. She is sitting upright, facing forward with her hands resting in her lap. She has a calm expression. Her facial features include deep-set eyes and a serene demeanor, with her hair covered by a dark headscarf. She is wearing a dark, richly textured dress adorned with a broad, white lace collar. The sleeves and front of her dress feature ruffles. She holds a cane in her right hand, resting its handle on her knee. The background consists of a simple wall. The chair is partially visible with a wooden texture and elegant detailing on one side.
A. W. Kimball, Flora Stewart, November 5, 1867, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2023.112.1

Flora Stewart

A. W. Kimball · November 5, 1867 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.112.1