Dr. Kenison, Chiropodist
Artist
Unknown
Dateca. 1852-1853
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 11/16 × 6 5/8 × 3/8 inches (9.37 × 16.83 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 11/16 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.37 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Case (open): 3 11/16 × 6 5/8 × 3/8 inches (9.37 × 16.83 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 11/16 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.37 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.97
InscribedAccompanied by the subject's business card: "Dr. P. Kenison, / Chiropodist. / Corns & Bad Nails Extracted / Without Pain / 145 Tremont St. / bet: West St. & Temple Place, Boston...operation on corns 50 cents each...""
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DescriptionImage of a man holding a small surgical instrument up to a person's foot which is extended in front of him. An open case is on the left edge of the frame. This sixth plate daguerreotype is housed in an oval brass mat and includes an original business card of the subject.
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