Portrait of a Man [verso] c. 1869

This 1869 tintype by George K. Warren captures a portrait of an unidentified African American man. He stands formally, holding a rectangular box, possibly a tool kit or personal effects, in the studio setting. The man is dressed in a simple coat and trousers with a cap, and his expression is stoic. The photograph's composition is straightforward, with the subject positioned centrally and the background kept relatively plain. The image provides a glimpse into the life of an African American individual during the Reconstruction era, reflecting the social and economic conditions of the time.