An Ebay purchase. AZ young man posing in front of a printed backdrop, a couch on his left side and a stool or chair on his right. He is wearing a suit jacket, vest with a watch, chain, and fob; a bow tie, a shirt that probably has a celluloid collar, striped pants, and shoes. He has a mustache and short hair.
The Himes studio was in operation in Traverse City between 1897 and 1899.