Gen. George A. Custer and Grand Duke Alexis, in hunting clothes, "Original by Scholter"
Creator(s)
Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934.
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.
Date
1872
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
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
C Photo Collection 116. David F. Barry Collection.
Subject
Generals--1870-1880.; Rulers--Russia--1870-1880.; Alekseĭ Aleksandrovich, Grand Duke of Russia, 1850-1908.; Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Glass negatives.; Photographic prints.; Portrait photographs.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
