Gift of Barbara Mellers, 2011.162.1 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Images(2)

Gift of Barbara Mellers, 2011.162.2 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Portraits of Two Couples

PhotographerPhotographed by A. Benoit (American)

Date1880-1900

MediumPhotography; collodion print on paper on cardboard cabinet card mount, platinum print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 5/8in. (14 x 9.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 5/8in. (14 x 9.2cm) Mount (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (16.5 x 10.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Barbara Mellers

Object number2011.162.1-.2

DescriptionFormal studio portraits depict two couples. In one portrait, the man is seated in an armchair, while the woman, presumably his wife, stand beside him. In the other portrait, the man and woman stand in front of a painted studio backdrop depicting the interior of a room. One woman is wearing eyeglasses. One man has a mustache.

Status

Not on view