Photographic portrait of Buffalo Academy of Medicine member by Mosher Studio, Rochester, New York
A black-and-white formal portrait shows a person seated and facing the camera. The person is wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and dark tie with a tie clip and a small lapel pin. One forearm rests on a surface in front, and the background is plain with soft studio lighting. The image is cropped from about the waist up.
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Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
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A black-and-white formal portrait shows a person seated and turned slightly to one side while looking toward the camera. The person is wearing glasses, a dark suit jacket, a light-colored shirt, and a patterned tie, with hands clasped in front. The background is plain with soft studio lighting, and the image is cropped from about the waist up.
A black-and-white formal portrait shows a person seated and facing the camera with a slight smile. The person is wearing a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie, and is holding a pipe near their chest with one hand. The background is plain with soft studio lighting, and the image is cropped from the chest up.
A black-and-white formal portrait shows a person seated and turned slightly to one side while looking toward the camera. The person has a mustache and is wearing a dark suit jacket, a light-colored shirt, and a dark tie. The background is plain with soft studio lighting, and the image is cropped from the chest up.
A black-and-white formal portrait shows a person seated and turned slightly to one side while looking off-camera. The person is wearing dark-framed glasses, a light-colored suit jacket, a white shirt, and a striped tie. The background is plain with soft studio lighting, and the image is cropped from the chest up.
A black-and-white formal portrait shows a person seated and turned slightly to one side while smiling and looking off-camera. The person is wearing round glasses, a dark suit jacket, a white shirt, and a striped tie. The background is plain with soft studio lighting, and the image is cropped from the chest up.
Person seated at a table wearing a suit, white shirt, and dark tie with forearms resting on the surface. One hand holds a pair of eyeglasses while the other rests across the wrist. Plain backdrop and a photographer signature are visible in the lower margin.
Head-and-shoulders portrait of an individual wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt and striped tie, hair neatly combed back and gaze directed to the right. The photograph is black-and-white with a plain studio backdrop and a photographer's signature visible in the lower right corner.
Three-quarter view showing a person wearing a textured light suit jacket, white dress shirt, and striped tie with a pocket square. Arms are crossed, exposing a wristwatch on the left wrist. Plain studio backdrop and soft monochrome lighting suggest mid-20th century professional portraiture.
The person wears round eyeglasses, a dark pinstripe suit, and a patterned tie. They are seated at a table with an open book showing multiple small illustrations. The portrait is black and white with soft studio lighting and a neutral background.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait with a plain background. The person wears round eyeglasses, a patterned bow tie, a white dress shirt, and a striped suit jacket. Hair is short and receding and lighting is soft and even.
Seated person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, tie, and pocket square, posed three-quarter view with hands resting on a surface. Short cropped hair and a high forehead are visible and the subject is looking toward the camera. Plain gradient studio backdrop with even lighting and slight vignette.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a person wearing glasses, a light-colored suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned tie. The subject is shown from the chest up and is turned slightly to the right. The photograph has a plain gradient background and a narrow white border.
Studio portrait showing an individual wearing eyeglasses, a suit jacket, and a tie. Hair is neatly combed and the lighting produces soft shadows on the face. The photograph has a white border with a printed caption area at the bottom.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing a bald individual wearing a dark suit, white shirt, striped tie, and pocket square. The subject faces slightly to the right against a plain, softly lit background. The print has a vintage tonal quality and a white border at the bottom.
Formal black-and-white portrait showing an individual in a dark suit, white shirt, dark tie, and pocket square. The subject wears thick-rimmed glasses and has a receding hairline. The plain, evenly lit background and photographic style suggest a mid-20th century portrait.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a subject wearing a light suit jacket, white collared shirt and patterned tie. The subject is turned slightly to the left against a plain, softly lit background. The photograph is black-and-white and includes a narrow white border along the edges.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a person wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. Hair is styled short and combed back, and the face is turned slightly to the subject's left. The mouth is slightly open revealing teeth, and studio lighting creates a smooth gradient background. A photographer's signature is visible in the lower right margin.
Formal portrait depicting a person wearing round eyeglasses, a bow tie, a white shirt, and a textured suit jacket. Hair is short and combed and the person is turned slightly to the right. Plain gradient backdrop and soft studio lighting provide even contrast across the face and clothing.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and diagonally striped tie. The person is posed in a three-quarter view with neatly combed hair against a plain neutral backdrop. The photograph has a white border and a faint photographer's signature in the lower right.
Individual wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie sits at a desk with a fountain pen poised over an open notebook. Round eyeglasses and a receding hairline are visible. The portrait has a neutral studio backdrop and is rendered in black-and-white.
A person wears a dark suit, white shirt, patterned tie, and round eyeglasses while facing the camera with hands resting on a table. Hair is neatly combed back and the background is a plain gradient studio backdrop. The lower right corner shows a faint handwritten signature.
Person seated at a table wearing a dark suit, white shirt, bow tie and horn-rimmed glasses. Hands are folded and resting on the table. Receding hairline and a neutral vignette background are visible. The print has a white border along the bottom.
Person wears a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, patterned tie, and a pocket square, and wears eyeglasses. Hands are folded and rest on a surface in front. The background is plain and evenly lit and the photograph has a vintage mid-20th century portrait style.
Seated person wearing a dark suit, white dress shirt, tie, and pocket square, posed with hands clasped on a table. Framed from the chest up against a neutral gradient backdrop with soft studio lighting that highlights the face and upper body. The composition and attire reflect a formal portrait style.
A person in a suit jacket, patterned tie, and pocket square sits at a table against a plain backdrop. The individual holds a pair of eyeglasses in both hands and looks toward the camera. The photograph is black-and-white and likely from the mid-20th century.
Black-and-white portrait showing an older adult wearing horn-rimmed glasses, a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and a patterned tie. Hair is short, light in color, and combed back. Plain backdrop and a white border with a studio signature at the lower right are visible.
Head-and-shoulders black-and-white portrait showing an individual wearing a dark suit, white shirt and striped bow tie. The subject has a receding hairline and is facing the camera against a plain, softly vignetting background. The photograph has a white border and a faint signature in the lower right corner.
The portrait shows a person wearing a dark pinstripe suit, white dress shirt, and patterned tie while holding a pair of eyeglasses with both hands. The subject has short, combed-back hair and a small mustache, and is turned slightly to the viewer's left. A wristwatch and a ring are visible on the left hand, and a faint signature appears in the lower right margin.
Head-and-shoulders portrait of an older adult with short wavy hair and eyeglasses wearing a dark jacket over a light pleated blouse. The subject faces slightly to the right of center. The photograph is black-and-white with a plain background and a white border.
Walls, Walter S. (Walter Scott), 1905-1991
The subject wears a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt and patterned tie, with short receding hair. The subject is turned slightly to the right against a plain, evenly lit background. The image is black-and-white with a white border.
Seated person wearing a polka dot dress with a white rounded collar and a floral brooch. One hand holds a pair of eyeglasses near the face while the other rests on a table, showing bracelets and a wristwatch. The photograph is black-and-white and framed with a white border.
Head-and-shoulders black-and-white portrait showing a person with receding hair and round eyeglasses. The person wears a light-colored blazer, white shirt, and dark tie. The background is plain and evenly lit with a narrow white border along the bottom.
Seated individual wearing a dark pinstriped suit, white dress shirt, patterned tie, and pocket square. Hands are clasped on a table and a wristwatch and ring are visible. The background is a plain studio gradient and the subject is looking slightly to the left.
Black-and-white studio portrait showing a person seated with hands resting on a table, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. A wristwatch and a ring are visible on the hands. The background is a plain light backdrop and the print has a white border.
A person wears a dark suit, white shirt, and a light-colored tie with a repeating small geometric motif. Clear-framed eyeglasses and neatly combed hair are visible. The composition is head-and-shoulders against a plain background.
The portrait is black-and-white and composed as a head-and-shoulders studio shot with a soft vignette background. The subject wears round eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a patterned tie. Short, neatly combed hair and a trimmed mustache are visible.
The subject wears rimless glasses, a white dress shirt, and a dark jacket with a patterned bow tie. Hair is combed back and shows graying. The background is plain and evenly lit, and a white border at the bottom contains a faint signature.
A seated individual wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned bow tie. The person holds a pair of eyeglasses and wears a wristwatch. The portrait has a plain gradient background and is rendered in black and white.
A grayscale studio portrait of a person with slicked-back hair wearing a light suit jacket, white dress shirt and dark bow tie. The person rests their chin on a right hand that shows a ring on the ring finger. The background is a smooth gradient and a white border with a faint signature appears along the bottom edge.
Black-and-white portrait of a seated person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned bow tie. The person wears round eyeglasses and has hands crossed and resting on a tabletop. A plain studio backdrop and a faint photographer's signature appear along the lower right edge.
Formal portrait showing a person wearing horn-rimmed glasses, a suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. Hair is neatly combed and there is a small mustache. Background is plain and evenly lit with high-contrast black-and-white tones.
Formal three-quarter seated portrait showing a person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, striped tie, and round eyeglasses. Hands are resting on a table in the foreground and a pocket square is visible in the jacket breast pocket. The background is a plain studio gradient typical of mid-20th century studio photography.
Seated three-quarter portrait showing a person wearing a houndstooth jacket, dress shirt, and striped tie. The hands are folded on a surface and wear a wristwatch and a ring on the left hand. A neutral gradient background and a white border surround the print, with a handwritten signature in the lower right margin.
A person wearing a suit jacket, patterned tie, and thick-rimmed glasses sits at a table and holds a cigarette in a long holder near the face. The jacket pocket contains a folded pocket square with printed markings. The background is plain and the lighting is high-contrast.
Formal head-and-shoulders portrait of an older adult wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. The person rests hands on a surface while holding eyeglasses and a white pocket square is visible in the jacket. The portrait is rendered in black-and-white against a plain, neutral backdrop.
The portrait shows the head and torso in a three-quarter pose facing slightly right. The individual wears a light-colored, pinstriped suit jacket, a white shirt, and a dark checkered bow tie. Hair is combed back and the background is plain and softly lit.
Black-and-white studio headshot showing a person wearing a suit jacket, white dress shirt, and dark tie. The subject has short hair and is oriented three-quarters to the right against a plain light background. The print has a white border and a faint signature in the lower right corner.
Formal black-and-white portrait showing an individual wearing round eyeglasses, a light-colored suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a diagonally patterned tie. The subject is shown from the chest up against a plain gradient background with soft lighting and subtle vignetting. A photographer's signature appears in the lower right margin.
A seated older person wearing a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie faces the camera. Short combed-back hair and a pocket handkerchief are visible. The background is plain and evenly lit and the photograph is black-and-white with visible film grain.
Tanner, Charles J. (Charles Jonathan), 1917-1994
The person wears a dark suit, white dress shirt, patterned tie, and a pocket square. The portrait is rendered in black and white with a plain gradient background. Hands are clasped and rest in the lower right of the frame. The photograph has a mid-20th-century formal studio style.
Black-and-white, half-length portrait showing an older individual seated with arms crossed on a surface. The subject wears a dark suit, striped tie, and light dress shirt, with short, combed hair. A plain light background and studio lighting produce even contrast across the face and clothing.
A head-and-shoulders portrait of a person wearing cat-eye eyeglasses and decorative earrings. The person wears a dark blazer over a light blouse and has short, styled hair. The photograph has a soft vignette and a photographer's signature in the lower right corner.
Subject wears clear eyeglasses and has white hair combed back. Clothing includes a light checked jacket, white dress shirt, and dark tie. The composition frames the head and upper torso with a plain, evenly lit background.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt and patterned tie. Hair is short and combed back and the background is a plain, evenly lit gradient. The print has a white border with a small handwritten mark in the lower right corner.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing short, waved hair and clear-framed eyeglasses. The person wears a plaid dress with a white pointed collar and a dark bow fastened with a button at the throat. A plain light backdrop and even studio lighting are used, and a handwritten signature reading 'Moser' appears in the lower right margin.
A black-and-white portrait showing a seated individual wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie. The person has neatly combed hair and rests hands on a surface in front. The background is plain and evenly lit.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person wearing a herringbone suit jacket and a diagonally striped tie. The hair is short with a receding hairline and the face is clean-shaven. The background is a plain gradient and the print has a white border with a studio signature in the lower right.
Formal studio portrait showing a seated subject wearing horn-rimmed eyeglasses, a striped bow tie, and a checkered jacket. The background is plain and evenly lit, and the photograph has a high-contrast black-and-white tonality. The composition frames the subject from the chest upward.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of an individual wearing a suit, white shirt, dark tie and pocket square. The subject has neatly combed back hair and is posed against a plain gradient backdrop. The portrait appears to be a professional studio shot likely from the 1950s or 1960s.
A black-and-white portrait showing a person with short, neatly combed hair and horn-rimmed glasses. The subject wears a textured tweed jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark tie against a plain gradient background. The composition is cropped to the head and upper torso.
The subject sits with forearms resting on a surface and wears a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and dark tie. Round eyeglasses and a narrow mustache are visible. The background is a plain neutral backdrop and the photograph is black-and-white.
Stoesser, F. G. (Frederick Gustave), 1903-1999
Formal black-and-white portrait showing an individual wearing a dark suit, white dress shirt, patterned tie, and round eyeglasses. Hands are folded on a surface and a wristwatch is visible on the left wrist. The background is a neutral vignette and the lighting emphasizes the face and upper torso.
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.
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.