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Maker and Role
Photographer: Alexander Fletcher (b.1837, d.1914)
 Photo Collection Reference Number
2223
 Description
Full length studio portrait of a seated adult man. He sits holding a hat in his lap, with his legs crossed at the knee. Distinguishing features include his dense bushy moustache and beard, boots with chaps, and dog lying at his feet. His gaze does not meet the camera. Studio props include a pedestal with false back exposed, hanging curtain, chair, objects on a table including a cup and saucer, and carpet. The backdrop is neutral. In the foreground are exposed wooden floorboards.The marking '18D' is in mirror writing.
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Object Type
glass plate negative
Media/Materials Description
Glass plate.
Media and Materials
Collodion Wet Plate/Glass Monochrome/Media/Photography
quarter plate/glass plate/Format/Photography
Measurements
0 - Whole = Height x Width (mm) = 107.95 x 82.55mm
Collection
Fletcher Collection
Keywords
male, reefer jacket, waistcoat, pants, trouser-seams, shoelace, facial hair, sideburns, garibaldi, fob, fastening, homburg, cane, adornment, carving, furniture, Bernese, paws, tea cup, basket, weaving, plant, leaves
Maker
Subject Category
Male
Portraits
Clothing - pre 1900
Animals

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