Portrait of August Von Rissling seated in a wooden chair in Leadville, Colorado. Possibly taken outside on dirt with a drop painted with a balustrade. Von Rissling wears chaps with fringe, a sack jacket and vest and a hat tilted on his head. His hair hangs out from under the brim of his hat and he wears a mustache.
Description
1 photoprint : tintype ; 8 x 5 cm. (3 1/4 x 2 in.)
Subject
Leadville (Colo.)--19th century; Von Rissling, August.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710000336
Notes
Handwritten in ink on inside of paper cover: August Von Rissling, The best pard that I ever had!, 1879, Leadville, Colorado.; Tintype has a paper oval matt with decorative border, with a protective paper cover.; Tintype is rusted and emulsion is flaking off.; Tintype plate has diagonal cut corners.; Title inked on inside of paper cover of tintype.; R7100003368
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