Created on 2024-11-13

This is a vintage, sepia-toned photograph depicted as a portrait-style carte de visite, which were common in the 19th century. The person in the photograph is dressed in formal attire, which includes a dark buttoned-up coat and a vest underneath. The individual is shown seated in a chair with ornately designed backrest spindles, with one hand resting on the armrest of the chair and the other hand placed atop their lap. The clothing and formal pose suggest the significance or prominence of the individual at the time the photograph was taken. At the bottom of the carte de visite, there is text that reads "FRED. DOUGLASS." indicating the name by which this photograph was labeled.

Created on 2024-11-13

The image appears to be a black and white portrait photograph of a man with a full beard and serious expression. He is wearing a dark coat and appears to be seated. The photograph is labeled "FRED. DOUGLASS." at the bottom, suggesting this is an image of the famous African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator and writer Frederick Douglass.