Portrait of Henry Fitz Jr.
Artist
Henry Fitz Jr.
(American, 1808 - 1863)
Dateca. 1840-1842
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 7 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 3/8 inches (19.69 × 8.26 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 7/8 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.84 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Case (open): 7 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 3/8 inches (19.69 × 8.26 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 7/8 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.84 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust through the George H. and Elizabeth O. Davis Fund
Object number2021.25.4
Signednone
Inscribednone
MarkingsOn plate recto, upper right, stamped: "L.B.B. & Ce.";
On case verso, center, blue painters tape, in green marker: "Henry Fitz Jr / Daguerreotype / Valuable!!!".
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DescriptionImage of man seated with one elbow propped on table. He's dressed in a suit with vest, tie, and tall collared shirt. His hair is parted on the side and partially covers his ears. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a plain leather top-opening case with a purple patterned fabric liner. This piece arrived with a small period note - see component.
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