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Carte de Visite of Two Men
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Image © Aberdeen City Council (Art Gallery & Museums Collections)

Carte de Visite of Two Men

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 numberABDMS018185.7
About MeCarte de visite of two men. The one on the right is seated and is the same man in ABDMS018185.6. His hair is styled the same and he is wearing the same clothing. He is seated with his legs crossed and is holding his top hat in his right hand. The second man is standing, mostly leaning on the back of the chair with his right arm. His hair is combed back and he also has distinctive facial hair. He is dressed in a white shirt with a high collar and black necktie; with a black coat, matching waistcoat and trousers. he also appears to be wearing a pocket watch as the chain is visible. He is holding his top hat in his left hand. The background is blank. The background is blank. On the reverse the photographer's details appear in full in the form of a crest in a blue stamp.