2-832-810 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

A yellowish brown albumen print cartes-de-visite photograph of African-American musical prodigy Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908), one of the best-known American performing pianists of the 19th century. He had numerous original compositions published as well as long and successful performing career throughout the United States. He is sitting in a chair with his left side facing the camera. He is holding a piece of paper with his right hand. His left hand is resting on his knee. A textile is on the left side of the photograph. A curtain is on the right side of the photograph. A textile is on the left side of the photograph. Printed on the bottom of the card mount is “Germon,” and “914 Arch St. Phila.”