1961.192

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Details

ID Number

1961.192

Category

Communication Artifacts

Sub-category

documentary artifact

Item Name

ambrotype

Materials

WOOD, UNKNOWN VELVET METAL, UNKNOWN

Measurements

overall: 2 in x 2 in

Description

Mounted in velvet-lined box; foil framed; gentleman's portrait; embossed black fabric-like covering

History

Belonged to John Leckie, a 49er (49er refers to someone involved in 1849 Gold Rush in California, 49er is a California Gold Rusher) 12 Line, Township of Moore, Lambton County, Ont. A relative of the donor.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Art subject

Lambton County (Ont.) place

Leckie, John person

Moore Township place

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