carte-de-visite photograph
Summary
Portrait of an old man, probably a gardener, standing in front of a painted outdoor scene with a potted plant on a small column. The man has a chin strap beard and is wearing a three-piece velvet suit consisting of a lounge coat, waistcoat with shirt and tie and trousers. He is wearing breeches over his boots and a hat on his head. In his left hand he has a basket slung over his shoulder and in his right he is holding a small bunch of flowers.
Object Name
carte-de-visite photograph
Creators Name
Date Created
1860-1870
Dimensions
image: 10.2cm x 6.4cm
accession number
2008.40.5.1492
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium