The Educated Dog

Artist Unknown

Dateca. 1860

MediumAmbrotype

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

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4700.A,B

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Description1/6 plate ambrotype, accompanied by another 1/6 plate ambrotype, both housed in a period thermoplastic case. Left image is of a young boy; on right side of case is a clever image of a dog wearing glasses and (appearing to be) reading a book.

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