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Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.87  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical S…
Charlotte Van Schoonhoven Sitting in Chair
Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.87 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Charlotte Van Schoonhoven Sitting in Chair

PhotographerPhotographed by Harriet V. S. Thorne American, 1843 - 1926
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/4 x 5in. (17.1 x 12.7cm)
Plate (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
DescriptionPortrait of Charlotte Van Schoonhoven wearing a dress with leg o' mutton sleeves and a lace jabot. Decorative wallpaper is visible in the background.

The index card on the verso of the contact print of negative 2011.344.12 identifies the subject.
Object number2011.344.87
Markings"87" on sticker affixed to plastic bag housing negativeInscribedGlass side, bottom right: "87" in white grease pencilNotesSubject Note: The 1900 Federal Census lists Charlotte Van Schoonhoven (b. 1864) living with her husband Charles in Lansingburgh, NY.
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