Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons (1817-1887) by Jeremiah Gurney

Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons (1817-1887) 19 - 1860

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This is a portrait of Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, taken by photographer Jeremiah Gurney in 1860. Lyons, an English-born lawyer, was a prominent figure in the New York City legal community. The daguerreotype, a popular photographic process of the time, captures Lyons in a seated pose, dressed in formal attire. Gurney, a well-known photographer in New York, produced a clear and detailed image, highlighting Lyons's refined appearance. This piece offers a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture and the social and cultural life of a successful lawyer.