Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.122 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical S ...

Charlotte Van Schoonhoven Sitting in Chair

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

Dateabout 1900

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/4 x 5in. (17.1 x 12.7cm) Plate (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.122

DescriptionPortrait of a woman, Charlotte Van Schoonhoven, wearing a dress with leg o' mutton sleeves and a lace jabot. She is looking at the camera and her hands are folded in her lap. Decorative wallpaper is visible in the background.

Collections

Women Photographers

NotesMedium Note: There is evidence of retouching on the subject's face.

Subject Note: The index card on the verso of the contact print of negative 2011.344.12 identifies the subject. The 1900 Federal Census lists Charlotte Van Schoonhoven (b. 1864) living with her husband Charles in Lansingburgh, NY.

Status

Not on view