Item 1074: W. W. Dutcher, Draper Company, 1912

Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.B1074. Image depicts Warren W. Dutcher (born 1812), who joined the Draper Company in 1856 and who operated the Temple Shop. Dutcher is shown from the waist up, wearing a dark, three-piece suit, dark bow tie, and white shirt. He is balding and has a white beard. Most likely a photograph of an oil painting. Notation on the reverse of the print reads: "W. W. Dutcher Apr 1, 1912" which is most likely the date this painting was photographed, as Dutcher appears to be in his 60s or 70s, which would place the image about 1880. 20.25 x 25 cm.