James Dorman Davidson Portrait | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

James Dorman Davidson Portrait

James Dorman Davidson Portrait | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
James Dorman Davidson (1810-1882) sits in profile in a plush chair for a studio portrait in front of a backdrop. He is wearing a wide hat, suit jacket, bow tie, and trousers. He smokes a pipe and holds a cane, and rests one foot on a low footstool.
DESCRIPTION
James Dorman Davidson (1810-1882) sits in profile in a plush chair for a studio portrait in front of a backdrop. He is wearing a wide hat, suit jacket, bow tie, and trousers. He smokes a pipe and holds a cane, and rests one foot on a low footstool.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:60580
Creation Date:circa 1880
Creator Name:Unknown
City:
County:
State:Virginia
Collection Name:McCormick family photographs and graphic materials, circa 1842-1966
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:M2002-174, Box 6, #53
Original Dimensions:2.5 x 4.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The back of the photograph is marked: "M.Miley, Lexington, Va."
SUBJECTS
Studios and dark rooms
Clothing and dress
Hats
Shoes
Furniture
Indoor photography
Men
Portrait photography
Smoking

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