Title:
[Peter Hardeman Burnett (1807-1895), first Governor of California]
Abstract:
Bust length portrait of Burnett, first constitutional Governor of California, serving from December 20, 1849 to January 9,
1851.
Date:
[ca. 1860?]
Subject:
Men
Pioneers -- California
Governors
Note:
Albumen print adhered to an ambrotype plate. This backing plate bears a portrait of an unidentified bearded man, visible when
transilluminated. Ambrotype is probably of a slightly earlier date.
Type:
Portraits
Physical Description:
1 photograph : albumen print on ambrotype plate; sixth plate, visible image 6.4 x 5.1 cm.
displayLabel="Marks, Inscriptions and Accompanying Material">On mat (LC): July 4th 1776 (L): Constitution; (R): and Union.
(On mat edge): Scovill Mfg. Co Superior / Watertown Conn. No. 824.;;;displayLabel="Image Package Note">Original component
parts: albumen print, backing plate, mat, cover glass, preserver. Plate: albumen print on paper mounted to ruby glass ambrotype.
Mat: decorative oval; Patriotic Union motif with ship, cannon, flags, bayonettes and liberty caps. Preserver: decorative.;;;displayLabel="Container
or Case Note">Type: case. Motif: floral - scroll and leaf motif. Material: paper over wood? Dimensions: 9.3 x 8 cm. Pad: red
velvet with embossed motif. Notes: spine label - 698 (from prior owner).;;
Local Call Number:
BANC PIC 1905.16242:037--CASE
Filename:
brk00040022_8a.tif
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[Peter Hardeman Burnett (1807-1895), first Governor of California]
