ambrotype photograph

Summary

Portrait of seated man. Hair centre parted, necktie tied in a bow. He is wearing jacket, waistcoat and trousers, chain and fob are visible on his waistcoat. His left arm rests on a table where a vase of flowers rests. Table is covered with crocheted cloth. Plain background. Image is tinted. Gilt mount and frame, impressed red velvet lining. Outer case is covered in leather and stamped in pattern. Note inside case "Portrait of George Shiner my father taken by himself".