Portrait of Lyman Alvinson Rundell in mining-themed shirt
Artist
Unknown
Dateca. 1855
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 3/8 inches (9.53 × 16.84 × 0.97 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 3/4 inches (9.53 × 8.26 × 1.91 cm)
Case (open): 3 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 3/8 inches (9.53 × 16.84 × 0.97 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 3/4 inches (9.53 × 8.26 × 1.91 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2017.68.285
Signednone
InscribedBrown paper note, included behind plate in tray, in pencil: " [possibly - Lyman Alenson / Rundell]"
MarkingsPrinted on paper liner in tray behind plate, in black type: "GENUINE / UNION CASE, / IMPROVED / Fine Gilt and Burnished / Hinge, / Scovill Mf'g Co"
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DescriptionImage of man wearing a bow tie and patterned jacket adorned with with images of pics and shovels. He's seated with his left arm resting on the chair back. His hair is parted on the side and covers the tops of his ears. This sixth plate daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a Union case with a red velvet liner. The case is adorned with small flowers and abstract designs.ProvenanceThe Hall Family Foundation, Kansas City, MO, 2017;
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2017.
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2017.
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