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Museum purchase, 1981.136.71, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
African American girl in high button shoes, probably a relative of the Carrington family of Norwich, in New York
Museum purchase, 1981.136.71, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

African American girl in high button shoes, probably a relative of the Carrington family of Norwich, in New York

Photographer
Dateabout 1895
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 15/16in. (14 x 10cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1981.136.71
DescriptionStudio portrait of an unidentified girl who appears to be African American. She wears a short dress, black stockings, and high button shoes. She holds what appears to be a straw hat. The stone wall and split rail fence in the background are studio props.
NotesSubject Note: Part of a group of Carrington family photographs. Probably a friend or relative of the Carrington family of Norwich. Bears some resemblance to Nanette Carrington.
Status
Not on view
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