442731
- Title[William Lawson, ca. 1860 - photographic portrait]
- Call numberMIN 134
- Level of descriptionfile
- Date
ca. 1858-1861 - Type of material
- Reference code442731
- Physical DescriptionPhotographs - one, 5 x 4 inch (American size), tinted ambrotype portraits on purple glass with pinchbeck frame with glass cover, stored inside red velvet lined case of red-brown morocco leather, hinged lid, and two metal hooks and two eyelets for closing mechanism - 11.2 x 8.7 cm. (image, sight) ; 14.1 x 11.6 cm. (case)
- Scope and ContentThe man in this portrait is seated and leans against a table. The subject wears a three-piece suit with a diaper weave waistcoat, a white shirt with wing collar and soft cuffs, a ribbon tied at neckline and a fob chain.
- Access Conditions
Access via appointment - General note
Titled from two accompanying handwritten notes. The first reads, "William Lawson" whilst the second (possibly in a different hand) reads, "William Lawson - Son of / Lieut. Lawson - Mar. Caroline Icely" - Name
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