Gift of John Gambell, 2005.181.75 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Gift of John Gambell, 2005.181.77 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Roger Welles IV

PhotographerPhotographed by Elmer Chickering (American, born 1857)

Datelate 19th century

MediumPhotography; tintypes on lacquered iron plates; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 7/8 x 5in. (17.5 x 12.7cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 7/8in. (14 x 9.8cm) or smaller Mount (height x width): 7 1/4 x 5 1/8in. (18.4 x 13cm) or smaller

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of John Gambell

Object number2005.181.74-.77

DescriptionFormal studio portraits of Roger Welles IV as a boy and young man. Some portraits include a second person, possibly his brother. As a young man, Roger Welles has a mustache.

NotesSubject Note: Roger Welles IV was born in Newington, Connecticut. He attended United States Naval Academy and became a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. (Lee 12/4/2010)

Status

Not on view