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Ambrotype of Philadelphia Boot Maker

Ambrotype of Philadelphia Boot Maker, signed on pad "Reimer. Philadelphia," sixth plate in full pressed paper case. He sits in his heavy winter coat and hat, posed with a boot and awl. Craig notes Benjamin F. Reimer as active as a daguerreian between 1849-1860. At the time this image was taken (1851-1857) his studio was located at 397 N. Second Street. Craig also cites his possible involvement with the anti-slavery movement.
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