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Photographic album including a tintype of Amanda Berry Smith

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a deep red leather cover or case with an embossed design. The cover features a central oval shape surrounded by floral patterns and motifs. Additionally, there are four three-lobed shapes for symmetry. The leather shows signs of aging with wear and distress, including scuffs and discoloration. A brass corner piece with an engraved design is visible on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860s
Medium
bound album of 30 albumen silver prints (cartes-de-visite) and 20 tintypes
Dimensions
6409 × 8202 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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