Cut-to-shape portrait

Cut-to-shape portrait

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Description
Talbotype positive of the portrait of a man. Portait is cutout to the shape of the man.
Object Name
photograph
talbotye positive
Photograph
date made
c. 1880
maker
Beckers, Alexander
place made
United States: New Jersey, Hoboken
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 8.89 cm x 6.985 cm
ID Number
PG.525
catalog number
525
accession number
25295
Credit Line
Gift of Frances B. Johnson
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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