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Mr. Thomas Harris

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The image shows a group of seven individuals. Four women are seated in the front, while two men stand in the back. The women wear dresses with star motifs and headpieces. One man wears a military-style uniform, while the other wears a suit with a bow tie. Another man is seated on the left, wearing a dark suit. In the background, an American flag is displayed with an eagle emblem. The setting includes a plain wall and a patterned floor.
Ranssalaer Emmet Churchill, Daniel Denison, Participants, Sanitary Fair, Albany, New York, 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Ronald and Kathleen Perisho, 2022.174.28

Participants, Sanitary Fair, Albany, New York

Ranssalaer Emmet Churchill, Daniel Denison · 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.28

Franklin Benjamin Gage, Emma Marsh, c. 1861, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.29

Emma Marsh

Franklin Benjamin Gage · c. 1861 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.29

The image shows a man standing with a relaxed posture, leaning slightly to one side while resting one hand in his trouser pocket. His other hand is on a walking stick. He has a composed expression, neatly groomed hair, and a mustache. He is dressed in a formal outfit consisting of dark trousers, a waistcoat with a patterned design, a bow tie, and an overcoat draped over his shoulders. There is a statuette on a pedestal next to him, depicting a figure in armor. The background features patterned wallpaper, a table beside him with a top hat and fabric items.
Camille Silvy, Portrait of a Man, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2022.174.12

Portrait of a Man

Camille Silvy · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.12

The image shows a young boy seated on a cushioned stool, reading a book. He has short, curly brown hair and is wearing a dark outfit with a white collar. Beside him lies an overcoat or a piece of cloth on the stool. Nearby is a stack of blue books on a table. The background features a plain wall and a patterned rug on the floor.
American 19th Century, Portrait of a Boy, 1860s, albumen silver print with applied color (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2022.174.17

Portrait of a Boy

American 19th Century · 1860s · albumen silver print with applied color (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.17

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.1

Abraham Lincoln

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.1

The image is a group portrait of three children named Rosa, Charley, and Rebecca. They are sitting closely together and captured from the upper body up. Charley is seated slightly higher than the other two. Rosa has curly hair, Charley has short straight hair, and Rebecca has smooth straight hair. They are draped in fabric resembling the American flag, covering most of their outfits. The background is a plain, neutral-toned canvas.
Charles Paxson, Our Protection. Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans., 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2018.95.7

Our Protection. Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans.

Charles Paxson · 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2018.95.7

The image shows a figure with a disproportionately large head standing with one hand resting on a wooden camera. The person has wavy, shoulder-length hair and a profile view with distinct facial features. They are dressed in 19th-century attire and the background is plain with the photographer's information at the bottom.
Richou, Portrait of a Photographer, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2022.174.22

Portrait of a Photographer

Richou · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.22

The image shows a woman in a seated position from the waist up. She is positioned slightly to the side, with her body turned slightly to her right while her head is facing forward. The woman has distinct facial features with arched eyebrows and a subtle expression. Her hair is dark and styled in soft, voluminous curls that frame her face. She is wearing a dark, formal dress with elaborate detailing; the bodice features decorative buttons and patterned fabric panels, while the sleeves and skirt have ornate trim. Over the dress, she wears gloves that reach to her elbows and appear to be made of a shiny material. In her right hand, she holds an object below her eye level, partially visible due to the position of her arm. The background is plain and neutral, drawing focus to the woman in the foreground.
Thomas Rice Burnham, Laura Keene, c. 1863, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.3

Laura Keene

Thomas Rice Burnham · c. 1863 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.3

The image shows a group portrait of sixteen men, with eight standing in the back row and eight seated in the front. Each person is shown from head to toe, featuring various hairstyles and clothing styles. The men exhibit diverse facial features. They are dressed in a mix of traditional and formal attire. Some men wear hats, and the background is a plain wall. The number '235' is displayed above the heads of the standing individuals.
American 19th Century, William F.M. Arny with Apache and Ute Chiefs, 1867, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2021.122.15

William F.M. Arny with Apache and Ute Chiefs

American 19th Century · 1867 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2021.122.15

The image shows a person rowing a long boat on a calm body of water, with sailboats scattered in the background. A cityscape is visible on the elevated horizon, reflecting in the water. The sky is overcast, creating a muted light over the scene. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones.
Chandler Seaver Jr., Rower, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2021.122.12

Rower

Chandler Seaver Jr. · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2021.122.12