Half-length portrait of older man, his left arm resting on something, possibly a table, his right hand resting on a book or cane. His lapels are sticking up, and he has a bowl haircut. Title devised by cataloger. Nonpareil decorative mat. Decorative protector. Red velvet lining embossed with urn and flowers. Brown case with design similar to Arabesque motif but with a central flower. One hook and eye at center. Advertisement cards reads: C.V.Allen & Co., 258 1/2 Washington Street Daguerreotype Rooms. One the card is a seal with and eagle that reads: United States of America 25 cents. Purchased from Philip Scalisi. #8630.6.
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[Boston] : C.V. Allen & Co., 258 1/2 Washington Street.