Identity area
Reference code
US IlHpHS Orso.Bra-2
Title
Tintypes and ferrotypes
Date(s)
- ca. 1890-1910 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
ca. 75 Ferrotypes [graphic materials] : 1 Box
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Scope and content
Tintypes and ferrotypes that may include stock photography as well as family and theater images. Images of note include a Highland Park firefighter, an African-American, portraits and staged images.
A number of these photographs indicate Orson B Brand as photographer and appear to have been taken chiefly in the same studio with the same props. There are numerous images that appear to be self portraits by Brand.
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Language of material
- English
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Fragile.
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These images have been digitized with funds from the Illinois Secretary of State and are available on the Digital Library of America and http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/highland003 .
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