Joseph Lea of Milverton Roxborough
Permanent ID:
5964Date:
circa 1848Image Description:
Image: 1/2 plate; Seated man, with hair parted to one side, wearing a dark jacket, and a dark loose vest and tie over a relaxed, large turn-down collar white collar, color applied to his cheeks. Preserver: [none] (pre-1847). Mat: Octagonal with pebble finish (1839-mid 40s). Case: Leather-covered wood-frame embossed wtih a floral design with butterflies on the front only, with a plain (unembossed) back, a red velvet pinchpad and a navy blue velvet cushion embossed with the photographer's studio name and address (1846-48).Inscription:
(ink on paper): Joseph Lea / of Milverton / Roxborough (Enclosed note formerly adhered to cover glass)(embossed): COLLINS'S / SKY LIGHT / PORTRAITS / 100 CHESTNUT ST. AB. 3D / PHILADA
Format:
DaguerreotypeDimensions:
Width: 10.7 cm, Height: 13.8 cm (image)Width: 4 7/32 in, Height: 5 7/16 in (image)
Width: 11.7 cm, Height: 14.8 cm, Depth: 2.2 cm (case)
Width: 4 5/8 in, Height: 5 13/16 in, Depth: 7/8 in (case)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania cased photographs collectionRelated People or Organizations:
Collins's Sky Light Portraits (photographer)Joseph Lea, 1817-1899 (depicted)
Sarah Ann Lea (relates to)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Daguerreotype [sh85035408]
Portrait photography--United States [sh2010107725]
Photographers--Marketing [sh87001204]
Portrait photography--United States [sh2010107725]
Photographers--Marketing [sh87001204]