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Albumen print of four men dressed in tuxedos

Object Details

Description
A deep purple-reddish brown portrait of four men taken by Calvert Brothers Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The men are in tuxedos with bow ties and all sitting next to each other against a solid background. They are all slightly turned to the right with their hands gathered in front of their own laps. The photograph has a rectangular mat frame and backing. At the front bottom center is [Calvert Bros.]
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Photograph by
Calvert Brothers Studio, American, 1900 -1931
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1900-1930
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Medium
albumen and silver on paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W (Matted): 7 1/2 × 9 7/8 in. (19.1 × 25.1 cm)
Type
group portraits
albumen prints
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