Jenny and Mary Allen
PhotographerPhotographed by
A. E. Alden's American Picture Gallery
(American)
Date1868
MediumPhotography; tintype on lacquered iron plate in cardboard mat
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 x 1 3/4in. (7.6 x 4.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/4 x 2in. (8.3 x 5.1cm)
Frame (height x width): 3 7/8 x 2 3/8in. (9.8 x 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
Object number2011.63.192
DescriptionPortrait of two young women, both wearing long sleeved dresses with gloves, one has her hand on the other woman's shoulder
NotesSubject Note: Jane and Mary Constance Allen were the children of John Allen of Saybrook and his wife, Mary Ann Phelps. Jane Allen married William Hamersley of Hartord in 1882. Mary Constance Allen married a man named Knower. (Ruocco, 03/31/2012)Title Note: Jane's nickname was evidently "Jenny." The name "Jane A. Hamersley" is inscribed on 2011.63.54; the name "Jenny Allen Hamersley" is inscribed on 2011.63.55. Both are photographs of the same woman. (Ruocco, 03/31/2012)
Status
Not on view
1861-1865
