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Carte-de-visite portrait of John W. Menard, 1868-1870. Creator: William H. Leeson
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Carte-de-visite portrait of John W. Menard, 1868-1870. Creator: William H. Leeson
Carte-de-visite of John W. Menard, the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. Menards body is turned nearly in profile with his left side foremost, but his head is turned only one quarter and he looks slightly off frame. His hair is parted at his left side and smooth down on the top, but curly on the sides. He has a mustache. Menard wears a dark colored jacket, white shirt, and dark bowtie. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time. There is a double-lined border printed in gold ink surrounding the outside edges of the card mount.; Handwritten in graphite at the bottom of the print is the text " J. Willis Menard". All of the mark on the back of the photograph for Swymmer & Leeson except " & LEESON, No. STREET." has been crossed out, with " 167 Poydras Street" inscribed at the bottom in ink.; The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite in the lower left corner of the album page is the text " Swymmer / Leeson"
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This carte-de-visite portrait captures the essence of John W. Menard, a trailblazer in American history. Taken between 1868 and 1870 by photographer William H. Leeson, this image showcases Menard's remarkable achievements as the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. Menard's body is turned nearly in profile, emphasizing his left side, while his head turns slightly towards the viewer, creating an intriguing sense of mystery. His hair is neatly parted on the left side and smoothly styled on top, contrasting with its natural curls on the sides. A distinguished mustache adds to his air of authority. Dressed in a dark-colored jacket, white shirt, and a dark bowtie, Menard exudes elegance and sophistication. The intentional fading at the bottom portion of the photograph reflects popular artistic styles of that era. The photograph is housed within an album page adorned with a triple-lined gold border that further enhances its visual appeal. Handwritten text in graphite identifies Swymmer & Leeson as well as J. Willis Menard at the bottom of this print. This print not only preserves an important historical moment but also serves as a testament to John W. Menard's significant contributions to American politics during a time when racial barriers were being challenged and shattered.
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