J. J. Cisco
Artist
Charles DeForest Fredricks
(American, 1823-1894)
CultureAmerican
Date1860s-1870s
MediumAlbumen
DimensionsOverall, Support: 4 x 2 3/8 in. (10.2 x 6 cm)
Overall, Image: 3 9/16 x 2 1/8 in. (9.1 x 5.4 cm)
Overall, Image: 3 9/16 x 2 1/8 in. (9.1 x 5.4 cm)
InscribedLogo printed on reverse: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co., / `Specialité,' / 587 Broadway, New York.". Written on mount below image in ink: "J. J. Cisco", underneath the ink writing is "P. B. Cisco" written in pencil. To the left of these inscriptions are the words: "Sec of Sw? / ?rea?".
Credit LineMuseum purchase and gift of Reid Diggs, Jr.
Object number90.131
Not on view
DescriptionThis albumen carte de visite is a three-quarter-length seated portrait of J. J. Cisco. It is from the studio of Charles DeForest Fredericks (American, 1823-1894). The mount is rectangular with the face of the card bordered by double gilt lines; slightly rounded corners. Mr. Cisco is seated facing proper right; his right elbow rests on a table; his gloved right hand holds a glove.
