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Unidentified Man

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Quarter plate ambrotype of an unidentified man, probably a relative of the Chandler family. Quarter-length portrait, facing front, wearing a suit coat with velvet collar, damask vest, and tie. Cheeks are hand-colored.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 9 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Call Number PH 4195.242, Box 16
Media Number Box 16
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01272O
Legacy ID
WHi 123459

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