R. A. Lewis New York CDV Photo Gentleman Signed Heckscher 1860s

Description

View R. A. Lewis New York CDV Photo Gentleman Signed Heckscher 1860s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. He was an early daguerreian photographer, as was his father, William Lewis. Excellent condition on this Civil War era CDV.4 x 2.5". Here is an original Carte de Visite signed 'Heckscher' possibly German-American businessman and philanthropist August Heckscher (1848-1941)? namesake of the Long Island Art Museum...or one of his relations? Photographed by Richard A. Lewis (1820-1891) when he had a studio at 152 Chatham Street in Manhattan circa 1861-1864..He was an early daguerreian photographer, as was his father, William Lewis..Excellent condition on this Civil War era CDV..4 x 2.5".. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Size

4 x 2.5"

Image Color

Black & White

Material

Cardboard

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Framing

Unframed

Subject

New York

Vintage

Yes

Type

Photograph

Format

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Year of Production

1861

Unit Type

Unit

Photographer

R.A. Lewis

Number of Photographs

1

Style

portrait

Theme

History, People, Portrait, New York

Features

signed, One of a Kind (OOAK)

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Featured Person/Artist

Heckscher

Production Technique

Albumen Print

Finish

Matte

Country of Origin

United States