Boy with porcupine

Artist George W. Barnes (American, 19th century)

Dateca. 1860s

MediumTintype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches (8.26 x 6.99 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4732

InscribedPhotographer's Credit "Geo. W. Barnes, Photographic Artist" Enclosure Stamped in ink Description: Enclosed in plastic sleeve: mat window stamped in ink "Geo. W. Barnes, Photographic Artist" Notations "Barnes" and "19" Back of enclosure in pencil

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DescriptionA teenaged boy resting his chin on a box upon which is sitting a porcupine. Originally presented in a sleeve that appears to perhaps be a stereo, and it is marked George W. Barnes, Photographic Artist on the back. Barnes was from Maine. Card accompanies the image which is currently housed in a 1/6 plate case

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