In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
During this era, people played recreational sports in attire resembling street clothes; this man’s outfit suggests that he was an acrobat or circus performer. It was common in the 19th century to photograph workers with the tools of their trade or in apparel unique to their profession. Photography collectors later labeled that type of photograph as an “occupational.”
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W. Duke, Sons & Co. — Card Number 389, Miss Gattan, from the
William S. Kimball & Company — Miss Morris, from the Actress
Goodwin & Company|J. Wood — Jack Burke, from the Celebrities
Allen & Ginter — Miss Georgie Blake, from the Actors and Act
Goodwin & Company|J. Wood — Jack Fogarty, from the Celebriti
James J. Corbett, from the Actresses series (N668)
Allen & Ginter — Card 282, Louise Montague, from the Actors 
Allen & Ginter — M'lle Arline, from the Actors and Actresses
Goodwin & Company|J. Wood — James E. Larkins, from the Celeb
Goodwin & Company|J. Wood — Dominick McCaffrey, from the Cel
William S. Kimball & Company — Miss Sidony, from the Actress
Goodwin & Company|J. Wood — Jack Dempsey, from the Celebriti
![[Man Holding Patent Office Book]](https://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ph/web-large/DP109602.jpg)