Joseph Cruickshank Talbot 1862

This 1862 albumen print by Jeremiah Gurney is a portrait of Joseph Cruickshank Talbot, a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church. Talbot, who served as a missionary bishop in the American West, is depicted in a formal pose, his clerical collar visible, and his gaze directed at the viewer. The photograph was likely taken as part of a commemorative album or collection, highlighting Talbot's significant contributions to the church. The small size of the print, indicative of the 19th-century photographic process, adds to the intimate and personal nature of the image.