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Algernon Sidney Roberts, Jr. and his wife, Sarah Carstairs Roberts daguerreotype, circa 1854 [copy 1 of 2]

Permanent ID:

6922

Date:

circa 1854

Image Description:

Image: 1/4 plate; Seated man and woman; man with hair parted on one side, wearing light trousers, dark jacket, and patterned vest, a white shirt with upturned collar, and a dark tie, a pocket watch chain clasped to the button hole of his vest; woman with hair parted in the center and extended in loops over the ears, wearing a dress with a habit-front bodice that shows the chemisette and a Jenny Lind collar with a brooch clasped at the throat, white undersleeves, with a dark wrap draped over her shoulders, and drop earrings, holding an unidentified object in her hand on her lap. Preserver: Simple rope pattern (after 1850). Mat: Double elliptical, with sandy finish (mid 1840-50). Case: Leather-covered wood frame embossed with a floral design both front and back, with a gilded interior edge trim, a red velvet pinchpad, and a red velvet cushion embossed with the photographer's studio name and address (1850s).

Inscription:

(typed on paper): 11 / Daguerreotype circa 1854 by ENNIS GALLERY, 106 Chestnut St., Philadelphia of / Algernon Sidney Roberts, Jr. [1827 - 1905] and his wife, Sarah Carstairs / Roberts [1829 - 1855] (Enclosed note)

(embossed on velvet): ENNIS GALLERY / 106 / CHESTNUT ST / PHILADELPHIA (Case cushion)

(printed on paper): like the crab's motion, / ect again in '32, and be- / ng in the same ratio as / t till forty-four, the dis- / ed to the influence, and / eap-frog process, began / and since then, and in / eceived, it goes on with /eased in '46. But Mr. / and more especially if / tion, 1851. We remem- / ee sages meditated in / o will represent them / wit and deep learing / light and windy. A / o spoke first. He was / aggs differed from him / girl would / let the nu / last word / periods. never to fa / through th/ compass p / tions were / Nor, thoug / if they cou / we deem th / be harsh, / meeting th / the emigra / 1830...... / 1831...... / 1832..... / 1833..... (Paper scrap used as liner in bottom of case tray, beneath image package)

Format:

Daguerreotype

Dimensions:

Width: 8.2 cm, Height: 10.8 cm (image)
Width: 3 7/32 in, Height: 4 1/4 in (image)
Width: 9.3 cm, Height: 11.8 cm, Depth: 1.9 cm (case)
Width: 3 19/32 in, Height: 4 21/32 in, Depth: 3/4 in (case)

Collection:

Roberts family Photographs

Related People or Organizations:

Roberts, Algernon Sidney (depicted)
Carstairs, Sarah (depicted)
Hyland, Jean H. (was donated by)
Ennis Gallery (photographer)

Library of Congress Subjects:

Daguerreotype [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85035408]