John Borden Fitch
Permanent ID:
5585Date:
circa 1860Image Description:
Image: 1/6 plate; Head and shoulders of a man wearing a vest and tie with high collar and color applied to his cheeks. Preserver: Fancier with inward points at the corners (after 1858). Mat: Oval with matte finish (1850). Case: Paper-covered wood-frame with a scarce "Bird and Grapes" design (Berg No. 5-34) on front, and geometric design on back, red velvet pinchpad, red velvet cushion embossed with floral design (1850-60s).Inscription:
(ink on paper): John Borden Fitch / son of Shaler Fitch / B. May 30. 1797 - D. Oct.22, 1861. / Hartford [illegible] [ recto]; (pencil on paper): Charles Florus Fitch / 11/16/27 [verso] (Enclosed Item)[appears to be a partial page of a printed Greek/English dictionary] (Paper insert behind image)
Format:
AmbrotypeDimensions:
Width: 6.9 cm, Height: 8.2 cm (image)Width: 2 23/32 in, Height: 3 1/4 in (image)
Width: 8 cm, Height: 9.2 cm, Depth: 1.6 cm (case)
Width: 3 5/32 in, Height: 3 5/8 in, Depth: 21/32 in (case)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania cased photographs collectionRelated People or Organizations:
Fitch, John Borden (depicted)Fitch, Charles Florus (was donated by)
Borden, Louisa (relates to)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Ambrotype [sh85004169]
Portrait photography--United States [sh2010107725]
Portrait photography--United States [sh2010107725]