Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.157 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical ...

Lake Worth and Houses

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

Dateabout 1900

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on film

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 3/4in. (16.5 x 12.1cm) Sheet: 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.157

DescriptionBuildings along a walk beside a lake are surrounded by palms and other trees. Sailboats are visible on the lake. At the far right, a flag with the acronym "F.E.C." is flying.

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Women Photographers

NotesDate note: While the date provided by Rollie McKenna for this image is circa 1900, it may be closer to 1912 if the film is cellulose nitrate (which it probably is). According to the Image Permanence Institute, Kodak did not start manufacturing 5x7" nitrate sheet film until 1912.

From "Photographic Negatives: Nature and Evolution of Processes"

Subject Note: FEC may stand the Florida East Coast [Railroad].

Status

Not on view