Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.978 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical ...

Christmas at 8 East 55th Street, New York

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

Date1895-1896

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 7/16 x 6 1/4in. (11.3 x 15.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 4 7/16 x 6 1/4in. (11.3 x 15.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.978

DescriptionPortrait of ten men, women, and children. One row of five people stands behind a couch and one row of five people is seated on the couch. Wallpaper and wall-mounted mirror are visible in the background.

Collections

Women Photographers

NotesSubject Notes: Standing, l to r: Edwin, Joel Wolfe, Phebe Ketchum (wife of Edwin), William Van Schoonhoven, Samuel Jr. Seated, l to r: Landon, Margaret, Phebe, Phebe Van Schoonhoven, Samuel and Francis. The children are Edwin and Phebe Ketchum's.

From "The Photographs of Harriet V.S. Thorne" exhibition list.

Contact print of negative 2011.344.26

Status

Not on view