Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.117, © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mother of J. Hamilton Scranton

PhotographerPhotographed by William Kurtz (1833 - 1904)

Dateabout 1875

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 15/16 x 4in. (15.1 x 10.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 15/16 x 4in. (15.1 x 10.2cm) Mount (height x width): 6 3/8 x 4 3/16in. (16.2 x 10.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple

Object number2011.63.117

DescriptionBust-length portrait of a young woman with dark hair wearing a high collared dress, a necklace, and earrings

NotesSubject Note: J. Hamilton Scranton's mother was Alice S. Scranton. In 1880, according to the Federal Census, Alice and her son were living with her parents, Sereno and Susan Scranton in Madison, CT. (Finlay 3/24/2012)

Status

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