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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Untitled (Man in Top Hat in Washington Monument)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Untitled (Man in Top Hat in Washington Monument)

Artist American
Datec.1860
MediumAmbrotype (1/4 plate) in thermoplastic case
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by The Melvin and Lorna Rubin Fund
Object number2013.68.3
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Collections
DescriptionThe case is Berg's 1-17S Washington monument, Richmond VA (listed as scarce). Except for a broken hinge, it is in fine condition with no noticeable chips, cracks, etc. The old man in his stovepipe top hat sits with his arm resting on a spiral table. There is a light flesh tone to the man's face and hands.

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