Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.51 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical S ...

Charlotte Van Schoonhoven Sitting in Chair

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

Dateabout 1895

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 x 4 7/8in. (17.8 x 12.4cm) Plate (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.51

DescriptionPortrait of Charlotte Van Schoonhoven wearing a dress with leg o' mutton sleeves and a lace jabot. Decorative wallpaper is visible in the background.

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Women Photographers

NotesSubject Note: Woman is tentatively identified as Harriet's unmarried cousin Charlotte Van Schoohoven, based on information on he index card on the verso of the contact print of negative 2011.344.12. The 1900 Federal Census lists Charlotte Van Schoonhoven (b. 1864) living with her husband Charles in Lansingburgh, NY.

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