Friese-Greene, William, 1855-1921
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855 - 1921
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Portrait of a woman with hair pulled back and large neck bow
Item
Identifier: ELIBR0254-CarteDeVisite-047
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
A collection of images representing the carte-de-visite, a form of calling card that gained popularity in Europe and the United States during the 19th century. The photographs are either pre, post, or during the U.S. Civil War. One notable item is a photograph taken by William Friese-Green, often credited as the inventor of motion pictures. This collection was acquired by the Library when the International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) deaccessioned their collection in...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1860 - 1884
