Title:
[Unidentified man of San Francisco.]
Creator/Contributor:
Shew, William, 1820-1903, photographer
Abstract:
Half length portrait of a man with a beard along his jawline. He is wearing a standing collar, and his shirt has a large fold
in front as if not tucked in properly.
Date:
[ca. 1852-1853]
Subject:
Men
Pioneers -- California
Note:
Attributed to William Shew by Zelda Mackay, but there is no supportive primary evidence. [Observation by Peter Palmquist].
Type:
Portraits
Daguerreotypes
Physical Description:
1 photograph : daguerreotype ; whole plate, visible image 18.5 x 13.5 cm.
displayLabel="Marks, Inscriptions and Accompanying Material">Plate mark: H.B. [bird] 40. Accompanying note (handwritten, modern,
possibly by collector Zelda Mackay): Daguerreotype of early San Franciscan, taken by Wm. Shew.;;;displayLabel="Image Package
Note">Original component parts: plate, mat, cover glass, preserver. Mat: rectangular (double elliptical). Preserver: decorative.;;;displayLabel="Container
or Case Note">Type: case. Motif: plain. Material: leather (pigskin) over wood. Dimensions: 23 x 18 cm. Pad: red velvet. Notes:
spine label - 529 (from prior owner). Push button closure.;;
Local Call Number:
BANC PIC 1905.16242:101--CASE
Filename:
brk00040086_8a.tif
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[Unidentified man of San Francisco.]
