A.J. Porter Ambrotype Studio

1860s

American 19th Century

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The image shows five men outdoors beside a wooden structure with a sign that reads "AMBROT." Two men are seated on chairs, one of them holding a piece of paper. Three other men are standing nearby, one leaning against the building, one to the left of the seated men, and another on the right holding a long object. The men wear various period clothing, including vests, jackets, and hats. In the foreground, there is a pile of firewood. A canvas tent is pitched to the right, and in the background, there is an open area with a horse-drawn wagon and a large tree. The scene is in sepia tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 5.3 × 8.5 cm (2 1/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
    mount: 6.2 × 10 cm (2 7/16 × 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.122.10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thomas Harris, New York); NGA purchase, 2021.

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