Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.1011 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical ...

Young Picture of Margaret

PhotographerAttributed to Harriet V. S. Thorne (American, 1843 - 1926)

Dateabout 1884

MediumPhotography; albumen printing-out paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 11/16 x 4 5/8in. (9.4 x 11.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 11/16 x 4 5/8in. (9.4 x 11.7cm) Mount (height x width): 4 3/16 x 6 1/2in. (10.6 x 16.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.1011

DescriptionA young woman, sitting on a chair on a porch, reading the newspaper. She is wearing a striped dress and a hat. There is an umbrella propped up next to the chair.

Collections

Women Photographers

NotesSubject Note: It is possible the subject is Margaret Thorne, the daughter of Samuel Thorne and Phebe Van Schoonhoven Thorne and Harriet V.S. Thorne's niece. Margaret Thorne married C. Richard Tjader on September 19, 1899, at Thornecrest, Samuel and Phebe's summer home.

Title Note: Title is based on inscription on the verso of the photograph.

Status

Not on view