Portrait of J. D. Brooker, 1865-1870

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1865-1870

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2000.124.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Albumen process
Hand coloring

Color

Sepia (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 14 in (photoprint only: 7 ")
Width: 11 in (photoprint only: 4.5")
Depth: 0.188 in

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