Surreal still life

Artist George S. Cook (American, 1819 - 1902)

Dateca. 1860

MediumAmbrotype

DimensionsPlate: 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches (13.97 x 11.43 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.380

InscribedMaker's ID "Root Gallery, Cook Artist, cor. chestnut & Fifth, Phil'a." Back of case emboss

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DescriptionImage of a man wearing a checkered scarf over his mouth and across his shoulders; a pocket watch is dangling from his mouth and a silver spoon is stuck in his hat. A hand is emerging from the background, and several objects, including an instrument, are placed on the table in front of him. This half-plate ambrotype is housed in an oval brass mat inside of a full leather push-button case with detached spine and "Root Gallery, Cook Artist, or. Chestnut & Fifth, Phil'a." embossed on the case.

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