Young Man in Athletic Outfit, c. 1857. Creator: Oliver H. Willard (American, 1828-1875)

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Young Man in Athletic Outfit, c. 1857. Creator: Oliver H. Willard (American, 1828-1875)

Young Man in Athletic Outfit, c.1857. During this era, people played recreational sports in attire resembling street clothes; this mans outfit suggests that he was an acrobat or circus performer. It was common in the 19th century to photograph workers with the tools of their trade or in apparel unique to their profession. Photography collectors later labeled that type of photograph as an " occupational."

Media ID 19648671

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Attributed To Oliver H Willard

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