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Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.26  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical S…
Family of Samuel and Phebe Thorne, 8 East 55 Street
Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.26 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Family of Samuel and Phebe Thorne, 8 East 55 Street

PhotographerPhotographed by Harriet V. S. Thorne American, 1843 - 1926
Date1895-1896
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 5/8 x 6 7/8in. (11.7 x 17.5cm)
Plate (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
DescriptionPortrait of ten people, one row of five standing behind a couch and one row of five seated on the couch. The wallpaper and wall-mounted mirror are visible in the background. The exhibition list identifies the time of year as Christmas.
Object number2011.344.26
Markings"29" is on sticker affixed to plastic bag housing negativeInscribedGlass side, top right: "29" in yellow grease pencilNotesSubject Notes: Standing, l to r: Edwin, Joel Wolfe, Phebe Ketchum (wife of Edwin), William Van Schoonhoven, Samuel Jr. Seated, l to r: Landon, Margaret, Phebe, Phebe Van Schoonhoven, Samuel and Francis. The children are Edwin and Phebe Ketchum's. From "The Photographs of Harriet V.S. Thorne" exhibition list.
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