Photographic portrait of Buffalo Academy of Medicine member by Mosher Studio, Rochester, New York
A black-and-white portrait of a seated person wearing a dark suit and white shirt, with one hand resting against the chin. The person wears a wristwatch and has a receding hairline. The background is plain and evenly lit, with a faint signature in the lower right margin.
Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
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Seated with forearms resting on a surface and hands crossed, the person wears a single-breasted suit jacket and a patterned tie. Rounded eyeglasses and a receding hairline are visible, and a ring appears on one hand. The background is plain and evenly lit and a photographer's signature appears in the lower right border.
Steele, Porter A. (Porter Aaron), 1893-1972
Seated individual wearing round eyeglasses and a herringbone suit jacket with a pocket square. White dress shirt and dark tie are visible, and hands are clasped on a table with a ring on one finger. Plain gradient background and even studio lighting indicate a professional mid-20th century portrait.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person with horn-rimmed glasses, combed hair, and a trimmed mustache. The subject wears a light checkered jacket, a white shirt, and a patterned dark tie. The background is plain and evenly lit.
A seated person wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and dark tie with a short mustache and neatly combed back hair. Hands are folded on a tabletop and holding eyeglasses. The background is a neutral vignette and the photograph has a vintage studio style.
Black-and-white portrait showing a person seated with forearms resting on a surface. The person wears a dark suit jacket, striped tie, pocket square, and round eyeglasses. Lighting is soft with a gradient backdrop and hands visible in the foreground.
Formal half-length portrait showing an older adult facing forward and slightly turned to the right. The person wears rimmed eyeglasses, a patterned tie, a collared shirt, and a textured suit jacket with a visible pocket square. Hair is combed back and thinning at the crown against a neutral gradient backdrop.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a person wearing round eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, white collared shirt, and patterned tie. The subject has short, receding hair and is shown from the chest up against a plain, evenly lit background.
Studio portrait in black and white showing an older individual wearing rimmed eyeglasses. The individual is dressed in a patterned suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a dark tie. Short light-colored hair and the upper torso are visible against a plain background.
A seated individual wearing a dark suit, patterned tie, and eyeglasses against a plain light background. Short hair and a small lapel pin are visible on the jacket. The photograph is black-and-white with a white border.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a bald person wearing wire-rim glasses, a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and a striped tie against a plain background. Lighting is even and the photograph has a mid-20th-century appearance. The composition is tightly framed, showing the upper torso and head.
The head-and-shoulders portrait shows a person wearing dark-framed glasses, a collared shirt, a striped necktie, and a textured light suit jacket. Hair is combed back and the person is turned slightly to the right. The composition is black-and-white with even lighting and a neutral background. The framing includes a white border at the bottom.
Black-and-white studio portrait of a person seated at a table wearing a plaid suit jacket, white shirt, and dark patterned tie. Both hands rest on the table and a tie clip is visible. The background is a smooth gradient and the lighting evenly illuminates the face and upper torso.
A formal half-length portrait showing an individual seated with forearms crossed on a table, wearing a textured suit jacket, white shirt and bow tie. A pocket square is visible in the breast pocket and a ring is worn on the left hand. The background is evenly lit with a soft gradient.
The person sits at a table with hands clasped, wearing a textured suit jacket, white shirt, patterned tie, and eyeglasses. The photograph is a black-and-white head-and-torso portrait with a plain gradient backdrop. A photographer's signature appears in the lower right corner of the print.
The portrait shows a person wearing horn-rimmed glasses, a checkered suit jacket, white shirt, striped tie and a pocket square. Soft studio lighting creates a smooth gradient background. The print has a wide white border and a handwritten signature in the lower right corner.
Black-and-white studio portrait with soft vignette lighting. The subject has a bald head, a trimmed mustache, and wears horn-rimmed glasses. They wear a textured suit jacket, a striped bow tie, and a white pocket square, with hands folded on a surface showing a wristwatch and a ring.
Person wearing glasses, a tuxedo with a bow tie and a pocket square, seated with hands clasped on a tabletop. The photograph is black-and-white with a plain background and soft studio lighting. A ring is visible on one hand.
The subject wears a dark suit, white collared shirt, and a diagonally striped tie. Wire-rimmed eyeglasses and neatly combed short hair are visible. The background is plain and the portrait is rendered in black-and-white with soft, even lighting.
The individual wears round eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a diagonally striped tie. Hair is short and closely cropped with a receding hairline. The portrait is lit against a neutral background and printed with a white border.
Person wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt and striped tie, with round eyeglasses, posed against a plain light background. The portrait is evenly lit and rendered in grayscale. A white border surrounds the image and a faint signature appears in the lower right corner.
The person has a receding hairline and short hair at the sides and is shown from the chest up with the head turned slightly to the left. Clothing includes a light-colored textured suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a patterned tie. The background is plain and the photograph is black-and-white with even lighting.
Schaefer, Arthur J. (Arthur John), 1923-2000
Head-and-shoulders portrait of an individual wearing horn-rimmed eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a striped tie. The background is plain with even studio lighting and soft vignetting. Hair is neatly combed and the mouth is slightly open with teeth visible. The photograph has a white border and a faint signature in the lower right margin.
Scatchard, G. N. (George Newton), 1908-1995
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing an older adult wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. Short light-colored hair and a closed mouth, with gaze directed slightly to the left. Plain, evenly lit background with a white border and a faint signature in the lower right corner.
Bust-length portrait showing an older person with light, combed-back hair, rimmed eyeglasses, and a narrow mustache. The person is wearing a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned tie with paisley-like motifs. The background is plain and softly lit.
Formal studio portrait showing a seated person with hands clasped on a surface, wearing a patterned suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned tie. Short curly hair and light facial stubble are visible. The background is a smooth neutral gradient.
A seated individual in a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and polka-dot bow tie holds a pair of round eyeglasses with both hands. Hair is combed back and the person has a trimmed mustache. The plain background and even lighting indicate a studio setting.
Russell, Nelson G. (Nelson Gorham), 1908-1982
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a bald adult wearing a dark suit, white shirt and diagonal striped tie. The subject faces forward with closely cropped hair at the sides and visible ears. The background is plain and light, and a white border at the bottom includes a faint handwritten signature. The portrait is black-and-white with soft, even lighting.
Head-and-shoulders studio portrait showing a person wearing a light-colored collared blouse or jacket with visible buttons. The person has short dark hair brushed back from the face and is turned slightly to the right with closed lips. The background is evenly lit with a subtle vignette and a small signature is visible in the lower right margin.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, tie, and pocket square. The person has closely cropped hair and hands clasped on a surface in front. The background is a smooth gradient with soft studio lighting.
A black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person with neatly combed short hair, horn-rimmed glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie. The background is a plain gradient with soft, even lighting. The subject is facing the camera at a slight angle.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person with forearms resting on a surface. The subject wears a textured, herringbone-style jacket, a white shirt, and a patterned bow tie with a pocket square. Short cropped hair and a clean-shaven face are visible against a plain neutral background.
Black-and-white studio head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and bow tie. Hair is short and neatly combed and the face is clean-shaven. The person is posed slightly turned to the right against a plain dark background with soft studio lighting. The photograph has a mid-20th century formal portrait style.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person wearing glasses, a bow tie, and a textured sport coat. The person holds a pen and writes on paper on a table in front of them. The background is plain and evenly lit, and a signature appears in the lower right margin of the print.
The subject wears a light-colored suit jacket, patterned tie, pocket square, and round eyeglasses. Hands are crossed and resting on a surface in front of the body. The background is plain and evenly lit, and the portrait is rendered in black-and-white with a fine film grain.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a person with light hair wearing a dark suit, white shirt and polka-dot tie. A white pocket square is visible in the jacket breast pocket. Hands are folded on a surface in front, with a wristwatch visible on one wrist. The background is a neutral gradient.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person wearing a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and tie. Hands are folded and rest on a surface in front. The plain backdrop and directional lighting emphasize facial features and hair.
Person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. Short dark hair and rectangular eyeglasses are visible. The plain background is evenly lit and the photograph has a vintage black-and-white appearance.
Older adult wearing round eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, a white shirt and a bow tie. Hands are folded and rest on a surface in the lower left of the frame. The background is plain and evenly lit, and the composition is high-contrast black-and-white.
The subject wears eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, a white dress shirt, a dark tie, and a pocket square. The head-and-shoulders composition is centered against a plain gradient backdrop. The portrait appears to date from the mid-20th century and is rendered in black-and-white.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and light-colored tie. The person has neatly combed hair and rests hands on a surface in front. The background is plain with even lighting and the photograph has a white border with a signature visible at the lower right.
A greyscale portrait showing a balding person seated and wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and tie with a folded pocket square. Hands rest on a surface while holding a pair of eyeglasses. The background is a smooth gradient and studio-lit to highlight the face. A faint handwritten signature appears in the lower right margin.
Studio portrait with the person seated and hands folded in their lap. The individual wears round eyeglasses, a dark suit, tie, and a white pocket square in the breast pocket. Hair is neatly combed and the background is a plain gradient backdrop.
Formal black-and-white portrait showing a person wearing a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and tie with arms crossed against a plain background. The person is seated and photographed from the waist up.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders studio portrait showing a person with short dark hair, wearing a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt and polka-dot tie. The subject is turned slightly to the right against a plain backdrop and the photograph has a white border.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing an individual with short dark hair and a clean-shaven face. The subject wears a light-colored suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a dark striped tie. Plain gray backdrop and soft studio lighting provide even tonal contrast.
Waist-up portrait of a person wearing a dark suit, light shirt, and tie. The person has short, combed-back hair and a thin mustache. The background is plain and softly graduated, giving the photograph a vintage monochrome appearance.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person wearing a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The person wears rounded eyeglasses and has hair combed back, with hands folded on a table in the foreground and a faint signature in the lower right margin. The background is a neutral gradient typical of formal studio portraits.
Head-and-shoulders portrait with the individual seated against a plain backdrop. The individual wears a dark suit, white shirt, patterned bow tie, and a pocket square. Hands rest on a surface visible at the bottom of the frame. The photograph has a textured, classic print appearance.
Postoloff, A. V. (Anthony Vasil), 1903-2003
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person wearing a tweed jacket, white collared shirt, and patterned bow tie. The subject has a receding hairline and is positioned against a plain gradient backdrop. Lighting is soft and even, producing smooth tonal transitions. A photographer's signature appears in the lower right border.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person in a suit jacket, dress shirt, and bow tie. The person wears glasses and has hands folded on a surface with a ring visible on the left hand. A neutral studio backdrop and soft directional lighting create even tones across the face and clothing.
Individual wearing a suit jacket, white dress shirt, dark tie, and pocket square. Round tortoiseshell glasses and neatly combed short hair are visible. The background is a plain studio backdrop with soft lighting that highlights the face.
Studio portrait shows an older adult wearing a suit jacket, a light-colored tie, and a pocket square. The person holds a bent tobacco pipe in one hand and has short white hair and a trimmed mustache. The photograph is black-and-white with a plain studio backdrop and a photographer's signature in the lower margin.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a bald individual seated with hands folded on a table. The person wears a light suit jacket, a striped dress shirt, and a dark patterned tie. The background is plain and evenly lit, and a faint photographer's signature appears near the lower right corner.
Head-and-shoulders black-and-white studio portrait showing a person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and diagonally striped tie. The subject has short, neatly combed hair and is posed against a plain gradient background. The print shows a slightly textured finish and high-contrast tonal range.
The individual wears a dark suit, white dress shirt, and patterned tie and is seated with hands resting in front. The portrait uses even studio lighting and a neutral gradient background. The print is framed with a white border and includes a studio signature in the lower right.
A black-and-white studio portrait showing a person wearing glasses and a suit jacket. The person is turned slightly to one side with one hand resting under their chin in a thoughtful pose. The background is plain, and the image is tightly cropped around the upper body.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing an older adult wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie. The subject rests a closed fist against the chin and gazes slightly to the side. The background is a plain, softly graduated backdrop.
An older adult with glasses and a short mustache wears a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. A watch chain and fob hang from the jacket pocket. Hands hold an open book or document against a plain studio backdrop.
A person wearing horn-rimmed eyeglasses, a dark pinstripe suit, white dress shirt, patterned tie and a white pocket square. The head and upper torso are shown against a plain gradient studio background. The person has a receding hairline and is facing slightly to the right. The composition is monochrome with even studio lighting and formal framing.
Formal portrait showing a person from the chest up wearing round eyeglasses, a patterned bow tie, and a textured striped jacket over a white shirt. The person has short hair, a mustache, and visible teeth. The print has a white border and a faint signature in the lower right corner.
The subject sits with hands folded on a surface and faces the camera, wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned tie. The portrait has a plain gradient backdrop and is printed in black and white. A cursive signature appears along the lower border of the print.
Black-and-white portrait showing a bespectacled person wearing a light suit and open-collar shirt. Hands are crossed and resting on a surface in front. Short hair, a small mustache, and round eyeglasses are visible against a plain background.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person wearing a light checked jacket, white shirt, and small patterned bow tie. The subject has neatly combed hair, a pocket square, and a small lapel pin. The photograph is monochrome with even studio lighting and a plain background.
A seated older adult wears a dark suit, white dress shirt, dark tie, and a pocket square. Hands rest on a table holding a pair of eyeglasses, and a wristwatch is visible on the left wrist. The background is plain and evenly lit with a vintage monochrome tone.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing an individual wearing horn-rimmed glasses, a patterned tie, and a suit jacket with a visible pocket square. Hair is neatly combed back and the face is captured in clear detail. The background is neutral with soft lighting and a white border along the bottom of the print.
Oberkircher, O. J. (Oscar J.), 1893-1976
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a person wearing glasses, a suit jacket, white shirt and dark tie. The person sits with forearms resting on a surface and hands clasped. The background is plain and evenly lit. A white border surrounds the photograph with a small handwritten studio signature in the lower right.
A seated individual wearing a dark textured suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a floral-patterned tie, with a pocket square showing partial lettering. Hands are folded in front, displaying a wristwatch and a ring. Photograph rendered in black and white with a plain gradient backdrop.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a subject in a textured jacket and light-colored tie, posed three-quarter with hands clasped on a surface. Plain neutral backdrop and soft studio lighting create even tones, and a photographer's signature appears in the lower right margin. The print has a white border and a mid-20th-century formal portrait style.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders studio portrait with a plain backdrop. The person wears browline glasses, a white dress shirt, a dark bow tie, and a textured suit jacket. Hair is neatly combed and short. The framing includes a white border along the bottom edge.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing an older person with short hair and wire-rim glasses. The person wears a light textured suit jacket, white collared shirt, and a diagonally striped tie. The background is plain and softly lit and the photograph is monochrome with a white border.
Formal black-and-white studio portrait showing a person with short, neatly combed hair wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned tie. The person is shown from the chest up in a three-quarter view. The background is a smooth gradient and there is a white border with a faint studio signature at the bottom right.
Person wears round eyeglasses, a light-colored suit jacket, a patterned tie, and a pocket square. Hair is neatly combed back and the person faces forward. The portrait has a plain gradient background and is rendered in black and white.
Head-and-shoulders portrait of an older person wearing round eyeglasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and tie. The subject is centered against a plain gradient background. The lighting is even and highlights facial features.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and a dark tie with small square motifs. Hands are folded on a table in front and the composition is cropped at mid-torso. Background is plain with a subtle gradient vignette. The person has short hair and a receding hairline.
Individual seated against a plain light background wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt and striped tie. Hands rest on a surface in the foreground and the composition shows head and upper torso with a slight three-quarter turn. The portrait is black and white and includes a white border.
Head-and-shoulders black-and-white portrait showing a person wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. Hair is combed back and the background is a plain, evenly lit backdrop. The photograph includes a white border at the bottom and has a studio portrait style.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person wearing a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The subject faces slightly to the left with neatly combed hair. The background is plain and evenly lit and a signature appears in the lower right border.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a seated person from the torso up. The person wears a dark suit, a patterned tie with a tie bar, and a white dress shirt. Hands are visible at the lower right, resting on a surface, and the background is a smooth neutral gradient.
The individual is shown from the chest up wearing a dark suit jacket, white collared shirt, and a patterned tie with large dots. The portrait is black-and-white with a plain neutral background and short, combed-back hair. The composition is centered and evenly lit.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a person seated with forearms crossed on a tabletop. The subject wears round eyeglasses, a striped suit jacket, a white shirt and a bow tie, and a wristwatch on one wrist. The background is plain and softly lit, and the photograph has a vintage appearance.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing an individual with neatly combed hair, glasses, and a small mustache. The person wears a suit jacket, white shirt, and diagonally striped tie. The plain background and even lighting suggest a studio setting.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing an older adult with short hair, horn-rimmed glasses, a suit jacket, white collared shirt, and a striped tie. The background is a neutral studio backdrop with subtle vignetting. The subject is centered in the frame and looking toward the camera.
Head and shoulders view of an older person with short combed-back hair, a small mustache, and wire-rimmed glasses. The person wears a white collared shirt, a dark tie with a small emblem, and a textured suit jacket. The background is plain and softly lit.
Head-and-shoulders studio portrait showing a person with short hair and a striped jacket. The person wears a patterned bow tie and a white shirt against a plain light background. The photograph is black-and-white with even lighting and crisp focus.
Studio portrait shows a person wearing a dark suit, white dress shirt, and patterned tie, seated with hands clasped near the face. Short dark hair and a clean-shaven face are visible. The background is a neutral gradient and the print is black-and-white with a white border.
Seated studio portrait showing a person wearing horn-rimmed glasses, a dark suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a bow tie. Short combed-back hair and a visible pocket square in the jacket breast pocket. The print is black and white with a graduated studio backdrop.
Formal black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing an older adult with short white hair and wire-rim glasses. The individual wears a suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie against a plain studio background. The framing emphasizes the face and upper torso with even, soft lighting.
Individual seated at a table wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie, with hands clasped and holding a pair of eyeglasses. The background is plain and the portrait is high contrast. A studio signature appears in the lower right corner.
Portrait of a person wearing a dark suit and striped tie. The subject rests a hand against the chin and wears a wristwatch on the left wrist. Lighting is high-contrast with a plain gradient backdrop and slicked-back hair.
Head-and-shoulders black-and-white portrait showing an older adult with short, swept-back hair and wire-rim glasses. The person is dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, dark tie, and a pocket square. The background is a plain graduated tone and the lighting emphasizes facial features. The composition centers the subject facing the camera.
Studio portrait in black-and-white showing an individual with closely cropped or receding hair wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned bow tie. Hands are folded on a surface in front and a ring is visible on one finger. The lighting is even with a subtle vignette and the print has a white border.
The person wears a three-piece suit, white shirt, and striped tie with round eyeglasses. The background is a neutral mottled backdrop with even lighting. A printed caption appears below the portrait but is not transcribed here.
The subject wears round eyeglasses, a dark bow tie, and a light-colored dress shirt under a textured suit jacket. Hair is neatly combed and parted. The plain background is evenly lit, creating a classic studio portrait look.
Head-and-shoulders studio portrait showing an older person wearing eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, a white shirt, and a patterned tie. Hair is short and combed back and a thin mustache is visible. Plain gradient background and black-and-white tonal range suggest a mid-20th century formal portrait.
Head-and-shoulders grayscale portrait with a plain studio background. The person wears a single-breasted suit jacket, white collared shirt, and patterned necktie. Hair is short and neatly combed, and the photograph shows even studio lighting and fine film grain.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person seated against a plain background. The person is wearing a dark suit jacket, a white dress shirt, a dark tie, and a white pocket square. They have short, neatly combed hair and a mustache, with their hands resting in front of them while looking toward the camera.
Seated person wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt and patterned tie with round eyeglasses. Hands rest on a table in the foreground with a ring visible on one finger. Neutral backdrop and studio lighting produce soft, even shadows.
Formal black-and-white studio portrait showing an elderly person with light hair and a mustache, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. The composition is chest-up with a plain, softly lit background and slight photographic texture.