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Carte de Visite of a Seated Man
Front of Photograph
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Image © Aberdeen City Council (Art Gallery & Museums Collections)

Carte de Visite of a Seated Man

Date1858-1878
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumalbumen; paper; ink; card
ClassificationsPhotography
DimensionsOverall: Height: 10.16 cm, Width: 6.35 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1987 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions, the National Art Collections Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund and with income from the Ramsay-Dyce Bequest.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS018185.3
About MeCarte de visite of a seated man, he is holding an open book in his left hand while his right is resting on hs leg. There is a table on his left as well as a long curtain. The man's hair is combed neatly; he is wearing a white shirt with a high collar, dark necktie, matching waistcoat, jacket and trousers. His shoes are pointed and polished. On the reverse the photographer's details appear in the form of a green stamp.