John Ericsson, circa 1861

carte de visite

2 x 4 carte de visite, albumen print mounted on white board. Three-quarter standing view of designer and engineer John Ericsson (1803-1889). Photographed circa 1861. Ericsson wears a dark jacket and stands with his arms crossed in front of chest. Printed along bottom margin: "Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861, by/ C. D. Fredericks & Co., in the Clerk's Office of the United/ States for the Southern District of New York". Handwritten on reverse: "John Ericckson" (sic). Printed on reverse: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co./ 'Specialite'/ 587 Broadway, New York".