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Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.9  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
J. Hamilton Scranton and his Sister Catherine Eastman
Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.9 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

J. Hamilton Scranton and his Sister Catherine Eastman

Dateabout 1895
MediumPhotography; collodion print on paper on cardboard carte-de-visite mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 x 3in. (5.1 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 1/4 x 3 1/2in. (5.7 x 8.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 2 1/2 x 3 5/8in. (6.4 x 9.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionBust-length double portrait of a young man and a young woman.
Object number2011.63.9
InscribedOn verso, in pencil, "J. Hamilton Scranton / Kath. Eastman"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: J. Hamilton Scranton and his sister Catherine grew up in Glastonbury, CT. Catherine married Alexander Eastman and lived with him in Springfield, MA. The spelling "Catherine" appears to be correct, even though the name is spelled "Kath" on the verso of the photograph. (Finlay 7/2/2011)
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Barbara Mellers, 2011.162.11 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    William A. Judson
    1864
    Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.37  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Wilbur F. Page
    about 1865
    Gift of Barbara Mellers, 2011.162.10 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    William H. Jennings
    mid 19th-late 19th century
    Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.19  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Smith
    about 1865
    Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.18  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    George W. Lovejoy
    about 1870
    Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.42  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Francis D. Bradley
    late 19th century
    Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.2  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Unknown
    about 1870