T. H. McAllister
Franklin Experimenting with Kite

Franklin Experimenting with Kite

Public Domain

PublisherAmerican, active c. 1875
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Franklin Experimenting with Kite
Datec. 1875
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumGelatin silver emulsion on glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 × 4 in. (8.3 × 10.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Sonia Marvins Collection, gift of Sonia Marvins
Object number2003.569
Non exposé

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Department
Photography
Special Collections
Object Type
ProvenanceSonia Marvins, Houston; given to MFAH, 2003.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed label with title in ink:
"T.H. McALLISTER, Manufacturing Optician, 49 NASSAU STREET, N.Y. / Franklin Experimenting with Kite"

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