Photograph
Joseph Crelie
| Quarter plate ambrotype of three-quarter portrait of Joseph Crelie. Seated half figure facing front with right elbow on a table, both hands holding a cane in front. He is wearing a buttoned suit coat, white shirt and large bow tie, and his hat is resting on the table. His white hair is ear length. |
| Image ID: | 120781 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | cased images |
| Original Format Number: | PH 4195.345, Box 26 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.25 x 4.25 inches |
| Oval stamped mat. Embossed red velvet decoration inside cover. Stamped leather or paper case. "Of Portage, Columbia Co., WI. Born in Detroit, and is now according to his recollection, 117 years old — though it is said the record of his baptism in the Catholic Church of Detroit makes him 130 years old. He has lived in Wisconsin 85 years and over 40 years in Columbia Co. About 100 years ago he went to New Orleans, where he married and had by his wife several children. After she died, he remained a widower for 10 years. He married again and by this second union he had children, the 3rd one, a daughter, is now about 60 years old, lives here and is the mother of Mrs. Brisbois. I gather these facts through the interpretation of Mr. J.B. DuBay, as the old gentleman cannot speak English. ---C.C. Britt, Portage, WI, October 20, 1865. P.S. The old gentleman is now quite agile and walks with a rapid step." |
| Studios and dark rooms |
| Hats |
| Neckties |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Furniture |
| Aged |
| Indoor photography |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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