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Salt print portrait of Pierce, oval, mounted on lined paper, c. 1850 (b / w photo)
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Salt print portrait of Pierce, oval, mounted on lined paper, c. 1850 (b / w photo)
696181 Salt print portrait of Pierce, oval, mounted on lined paper, c.1850 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); 39x25 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Depicts as a middle-aged man with a little gray hair at the side-burns. The photograph is mounted on lined paper which has slightly cockled. (Actual image size: 19 x13.5 cm) (Per Peter Mustardo, this appears to be a copy of a daguerreotype from the National Portrait Gallery.)
Franklin Pierce (1804-1869).); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22954798
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph is a salt print portrait of Pierce, taken around 1850 by an American photographer. The oval-shaped image is mounted on lined paper, which has slightly cockled over time. The actual size of the photo is 19 x 13.5 cm. In the portrait, Pierce appears as a middle-aged man with a touch of gray hair at his sideburns. His expression exudes a sense of seriousness and contemplation, capturing the essence of this historical figure. The photograph belongs to the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York, USA. It is believed to be a copy of a daguerreotype from the National Portrait Gallery, according to Peter Mustardo's analysis. Franklin Pierce (1804-1869) was an important figure in American history and served as the 14th President of the United States. This image offers us a glimpse into his life during that period. Displayed against a backdrop lined with paper, this portrait carries both artistic and historical significance. Its preservation allows us to appreciate not only Pierce's appearance but also provides insight into early photography techniques used in America during the mid-19th century. This remarkable piece can be found at eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History and showcases yet another example of how photography captures moments frozen in time for generations to come.
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