Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.1001 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical ...

Jonathan Thorne II and Harriet Thorne in the Studio

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

Dateabout 1908

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 15/16 x 7 5/8in. (15.1 x 19.4cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.1001

DescriptionPortrait of Harriet Thorne and Jonathan Thorne II, Harriet V.S. Thorne's grandchildren, in the photographic studio. The girl is wearing a dress and a bonnet, and the boy what may be a sailor suit and hat. They are holding gathered branches in their arms. There are more branches scattered around them on the floor. The backdrop is just visible behind them.

Collections

Women Photographers

NotesDate Note: The date provided is that of the original image. The print is a copy, probably made in the late 1970s by Rosalie Thorne McKenna, who had access to the original or a vintage print.

Subject Note: Jonathan Thorne II was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Victor C. Thorne.

Status

Not on view