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Gift of the Estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.84, © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Meta Heinze Tatro and Family
Gift of the Estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.84, © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Meta Heinze Tatro and Family

Photographer (active 1888 - 1900)
Photographer (American)
Photographer (Anglo-American, 1852 - 1930)
Datelate 19th-mid 20th century
MediumPhotography; Albumen prints on cardboard mounts, tintypes on lacquered iron plates, silver gelatin prints on paper.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 3/4in. (12.1 x 17.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 3/4in. (12.1 x 17.1cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 3/4in. (12.1 x 17.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Amy Tatro
DescriptionPhotographs are all group portraits of Meta Heinze Tatro, Alexander Tatro, and their friends and family. Most are formal studio portraits, but some are amateur photographs taken outdoors. Most of the women are wearing fancy dresses and hats with flowers or feathers in them. Some women wear pants. Men and women pose with umbrellas and gloves. Some photographs show people with dogs.
Object number2006.49.66-.87
NotesSubject note: Meta Heinze was born in Sweden and moved to the United States in 1880. She came with her sister and they worked as maids for wealthy families around Hartford such as the Ponds. The Ponds House in Elizabeth Park is named after them. She married Alexander Tatro in 1900 and her daughter Amy was born in 1906. (1910 Federal Census, Hartford Courant: Sept. 12, 2004)
On View
Not on view
Gift of the estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.3.2  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Samuel Knight
1860-1900
Gift of the Estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.92  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
The Eichler Studio
early 20th-mid 20th century
Gift of the estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.5.21  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
1890-1930
Gift of the Estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.60  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
J. Fred Dunne
1890-1960
Gift of the Estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.109  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
1940-1960
2006.49.4.34
Unknown
early 20th century
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1961.86.0.12 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
Bundy & Williams
mid 19th-late 19th century