Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.205, © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Grandmother Stephens

Datemid 19th century

MediumPhotography; albumen print, on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 8 1/16 x 5 15/16in. (20.5 x 15.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 1/16 x 5 15/16in. (20.5 x 15.1cm) Mount (height x width): 8 1/16 x 5 15/16in. (20.5 x 15.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple

Object number2011.63.205

DescriptionBust-length portrait of a young woman wearing a dress with a lace collar

NotesDate Note: Although the original portrait photograph was probably taken in the mid 19th century, this copy was most likely made in the latter part of the century, probably sometime between 1870 and 1890. (Ruocco, 4/6/2012)

Subject Note: It is not clear who "Grandmother Stephens" is or how she is related to the Allen, Collins, and Hamersley families. Most of the photographs in this collection are of members of one of those families or their relatives. (Finlay 4/6/2012)

Status

Not on view