Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.161 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical ...

Cypress Swamp Near Okeetee Club

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

Dateabout 1905

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on film

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.161

DescriptionA stand of cypress trees is reflected in the water.

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Women Photographers

NotesDate note: While the date provided by Rollie McKenna for a similar image is circa 1905, 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"

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