Samuel Allen McCoskry 1862

This albumen print portrait, "Samuel Allen McCoskry," by Jeremiah Gurney, is a striking example of 19th-century photographic portraiture. Dating back to 1862, the image depicts Samuel Allen McCoskry, Bishop of Michigan. The photograph showcases McCoskry in a formal pose, dressed in clerical garb, and the use of natural light creates a soft, almost ethereal quality. The image is a testament to Gurney's skills as a photographer and a valuable record of McCoskry's life and legacy.