Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.26 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical S ...

Family of Samuel and Phebe Thorne, 8 East 55 Street

PhotographerPhotographed by Harriet V. S. Thorne (American, 1843 - 1926)

Date1895-1896

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 5/8 x 6 7/8in. (11.7 x 17.5cm) Plate (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.26

DescriptionPortrait of ten people, one row of five standing behind a couch and one row of five seated on the couch. The wallpaper and wall-mounted mirror are visible in the background. The exhibition list identifies the time of year as Christmas.

Collections

Women Photographers

NotesSubject Notes: Standing, l to r: Edwin, Joel Wolfe, Phebe Ketchum (wife of Edwin), William Van Schoonhoven, Samuel Jr. Seated, l to r: Landon, Margaret, Phebe, Phebe Van Schoonhoven, Samuel and Francis. The children are Edwin and Phebe Ketchum's. From "The Photographs of Harriet V.S. Thorne" exhibition list.

Status

Not on view