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Portrait of a Creole gentleman, (1854-1890?). Creator: Unknown
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Portrait of a Creole gentleman, (1854-1890?). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Creole gentleman, (1854-1890?)
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Carte De Visite Cartes De Visite Creole Formal Formal Dress Gentleman Gentlemen New York Public Library Nypl Public Library Schomburg Center For Research Sierra Leone Top Hat Tophat Walking Stick Afro American
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This 19th century portrait captures the elegant and enigmatic presence of a Creole gentleman. The subject, dressed in formal attire, dons a top hat and a tailored suit with a striped waistcoat and a walking stick at his side. His dark, expressive eyes gaze directly into the camera, exuding an air of confidence and refinement. The portrait, estimated to have been taken between 1854 and 1890, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Creole community in the United States during this period. The Creoles were a diverse group of people of African and European descent, primarily from the Caribbean and South America, who settled in the southern United States, particularly in Louisiana and New Orleans. This gentleman's Creole heritage is reflected in his distinctive apparel, which blends European and African influences. The portrait is a valuable addition to the vast collection of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library. It serves as a reminder of the complex and nuanced history of race and identity in America during the nineteenth century, and the enduring legacy of the Creole community.
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