John J. Christopher
Artist
M. J. Powers
(American, active 1850s)
CultureAmerican
DateDecember 2, 1854
MediumDaguerreotype
Dimensions3 1/2 × 3 in. (8.9 × 7.6 cm)
Signed"POWERS" stamped in brass mat at bottom center
Inscribed"John J. Cristofer (sic?) / Decm 2, 1854 / Aged 10 years 2 months / 15 days old"
Credit LineGift of Christina and George Kemp
Object number2016.45.10
Not on view
DescriptionFull-length portrait of a young boy, John J. Christopher, age 10, wearing a military style jacket standing by a chair. Fine full leather case with double hook-and-eye closures with case design of flowers within a large oval surrounded by a floral border.
