Gift of John Gambell, 20053181.72 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Roger P. Welles

PhotographerPhotographed by Baumann Studio

Dateearly 20th century

MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper, gelatin silver prints on paper, some on cardboard mounts or in paper folders

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 4in. (15.2 x 10.2cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 6 x 4in. (15.2 x 10.2cm) or smaller Mount (height x width): 6 x 5in. (15.2 x 12.7cm) or smaller Folder (height x width): 6 3/8 x 8 3/4in. (16.2 x 22.2cm) or smaller

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of John Gambell

Object number2005.181.67-.73

DescriptionFormal studio portraits and informal portraits of Roger P. Welles as an infant, boy, and a young man. In several portraits he is wearing knickerbockers. In two portraits, taken when he was a baby, he is seated in a wicker armchair. In one photograph he is wearing a uniform with insignia "US / NPS". Some portraits include other family members including Mary Patton Welles, Lemuel A. Welles, Martin Welles, and Martin Welles II.

NotesSubject Note: 2005.181.72 apparently shows Roger Welles wearing a National Park Service uniform. (Finlay 12/9/2009)

Status

Not on view