Gardner CDV of African American Cane Carver, ca 1860
Gardner CDV of African American Cane Carver, ca 1860
Studio portrait of an aged African American man, possibly a cane carver. Alexander Gardner: Washington DC, ca 1860.
The subject is shown seated, looking off into the distance, resting his arm on a secretary bookshelf, holding his hand against his cheek. Several walking sticks lean against the secretary bookshelf.
Condition Report: Light, even toning to image and mount. Slight loss to top left corner of mount. Minor edge wear to mount, few small spots/stains on mount verso.
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Gardner CDV of African American Cane Carver, ca 1860
Studio portrait of an aged African American man, possibly a cane carver. Alexander Gardner: Washington DC, ca 1860.
The subject is shown seated, looking off into the distance, resting his arm on a secretary bookshelf, holding his hand against his cheek. Several walking sticks lean against the secretary bookshelf.
Condition Report: Light, even toning to image and mount. Slight loss to top left corner of mount. Minor edge wear to mount, few small spots/stains on mount verso.