Object ID:
2002.85
Title:
Photograph of a blind man
Photographer:
V. Janisch, photographer
Place:
St. Louis, MO
Date:
between 1880s and 1890s
Description:
Photograph shows a blind(?) man who is seated on a fringed photographer's prop. He has short hair, a beard, and is wearing a light-colored shirt, and a dark jacket with lighter-colored pants. Vendor notes that the image appears to have been cut from another photograph and then re-photographed on a white background. It is mounted on a gray card with black trim that frames the photo. "V. Janisch, 4297 Easton Ave., St. Louis" is blind-stamped in the bottom margin of the card. Back of card is blank. Foxing on white background of photo.
Medium:
Heavy card stock, paper
Print Size:
5 3/4 x 4 in. card ; 4 x 2 3/8 in.
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Blind man
Blind man