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Gift of Barbara Mellers, 2011.162.1 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Portraits of Two Couples
Gift of Barbara Mellers, 2011.162.1 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Portraits of Two Couples

PhotographerPhotographed by A. Benoit American
Date1880-1900
MediumPhotography; collodion print on paper on cardboard cabinet card mount, platinum print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 5/8in. (14 x 9.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 5/8in. (14 x 9.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (16.5 x 10.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Barbara Mellers
DescriptionFormal studio portraits depict two couples. In one portrait, the man is seated in an armchair, while the woman, presumably his wife, stand beside him. In the other portrait, the man and woman stand in front of a painted studio backdrop depicting the interior of a room. One woman is wearing eyeglasses. One man has a mustache.
Object number2011.162.1-.2
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
On View
Not on view

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