Created on 2024-11-19

This is an old sepia-toned photograph contained within what appears to be a vintage photo album or portfolio with a hinge on the left side, suggesting multiple pages. The photograph is mounted on a page with a simple, linear border design framing the image. The subject of the photo is dressed in a three-piece suit with a buttoned vest visible beneath the jacket. The individual appears to be wearing a light-colored shirt and a dark tie or cravat. The suit is textured and the lapels of the jacket are clearly defined. The photo captures the subject from roughly mid-chest up, and they appear to be seated, as hinted by the partial view of what may be a chair's backrest on the lower right side of the image. On the bottom right, beneath the picture, there's a handwritten signature or inscription that reads "A. Searle." The photograph and its presentation indicate a late 19th to early 20th-century origin, a common style for formal portraits of that period.

Created on 2024-11-19

The image shows a portrait of an older man with a thick beard and serious expression. He is wearing formal attire, including a suit jacket, tie, and vest. The man appears to be looking directly at the camera, with a thoughtful gaze. The image is framed in an arched photographic mount, and the bottom of the portrait is labeled "M. davis."