Victorian Gent in Top Hat Ambrotype

1/9th Plate ambrotype of a Victorian gentleman in a great top hat and thick under beard. Could have been a sea captain. The shooter is Dunshee, Edward S. Dunshee,

 

First listed as a daguerreian from 1853 to 1857 in Fall River, Mass. In 1853 he was listed at 3 Pleasant Street, at the corner of Main Street. He lived at 79 South Main Street. He was located next to N. Ainzer's Jewelry Store, in rooms formerly occupied by B. LeDoyt, dentist; and noted eight years practical experience. In 1855 he was listed at the same address, with his home at 65 Second Street. C.E. Dunshee boarded at the same location. He was also listed in Bristol, R.I., in 1855 and 1856, on State Street. From 1856 to 1860 he was listed at 30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, taking ambrotypes and photographs. He lived at 79 Ray Street. He advertised 14 years experience, and the exclusive right for Cutting's Patent ambrotypes. During the period he employed Benjamin Jenny as an operator. His specialty was ambrotypes for sea travel. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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