Workman in Red Flannel Shirt and Suspenders
c. 1855–60
daguerreotype with hand-applied color
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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of July 2026
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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
Originally woven out of wool, flannel shirts were warm and durable, an excellent choice for those working outdoors.
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