Carte-de-visite of a bearded gentleman in Napa, California

Mark Hopkins Strong, American · 1865-1888

A sepia tone oval carte-de-visite of a white bearded gentleman. Posed seated in front of a plain wall, a man poses for his portrait, gazing slightly to his proper right, wearing a dark bowtie, button down vest, and jacket. Below the image, atop the brown photograph card, in gold ink, are the ‘Strong’ name and studio address [Third & Main Sts. / Napa, Cal.] imprints. On the reverse is the photographer’s blue imprint: [ M. H. STRONG, / Photographer / THIRD AND MAIN STREETS, / (UP STAIRS) / NAPA CITY. / Instantaneous Children’s / Pictures a Specialty. / “Bon Tons,” Tin Types, Viewing, / Etc. / Has For Sale Views of Napa and Vicinity] along with the numerical inscriptions and "Jennings" in graphite.