Gen. George A. Custer and Grand Duke Alexis, in hunting clothes, "Original by Scholter"
Creator
Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934
Date
1872
Summary
General George Armstrong Custer and Alexis, (Alexandrovitch) Grand Duke of Russia, both full length studio portraits with painted backdrop; Alexis seated with hat, jacket, belt with sheathed saber, pants tucked in boots; Custer standing with hat, fringed leather jacket, pants tucked in boots, holding rifle and splayed rope; photograph of framed portrait by Scholter or Scholten of St. Louis, Missouri; the Grand Duke Alexis was on a hunting expedition in 1872.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 16 x 12 cm. (6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 17 cm. (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 17 x 12 cm. (6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Is Part Of
CPHOTO 116. David F. Barry collection
Subject
Generals--19th century; Rulers--Russia--19th century; Alekseĭ Aleksandrovich, Grand Duke of Russia, 1850-1908; Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876.
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: ZZR700100697
Notes
Glass plate - emulsion speckled.; Grand Duke Alexis Gen. Custer penciled on glass plate by photographer; photograph of a framed portrait by Scholter or Scholten.; Title from catalog prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001006978
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