George Edward Casler c. 1890
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- Title
- George Edward Casler c. 1890
- Description
- This formal portrait depicts George Edward Casler (1829–1920), a man whose life was defined by the industrious spirit of late 19th-century New York. A teamster and landowner in Sullivan, Madison County, George was deeply involved in the local economy, managing land and coal interests alongside his family. In this image, likely captured between 1885 and 1895, George is presented with the dignity afforded to a successful tradesman of the era. He wears a formal waistcoat and bow tie, and his well-maintained beard reflects the grooming standards of a mature Victorian gentleman. The photograph utilizes a "vignette" style—a popular studio technique that softly fades the edges of the portrait—focusing all attention on his steady gaze.
- Date
- 1890
- Subject
- George Edward Casler
- Spatial Coverage
- Madison County, New York, United States
- Creator
- Unidentified
- Format
- modern reprint of older photo, likely a cabinet card
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Referenced By
- George Edward Casler
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