Elizabeth J. Hamersley
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
SubjectPortrait of
Elizabeth James Hamersley
1830 - 1898
Datebefore 1898
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 7/8in. (14 x 9.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 11/16 x 4 1/8in. (14.4 x 10.5cm)
Mount (height x width): 7 1/16 x 5in. (17.9 x 12.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 11/16 x 4 1/8in. (14.4 x 10.5cm)
Mount (height x width): 7 1/16 x 5in. (17.9 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionPortrait of a woman wearing a dress with a corsage of artificial flowers. She holds a fan in her right hand. A tight cap or snood covers her hair. She wears a choker around her neck.
Object number2011.63.57
InscribedOn verso, in black ink, "Miss Hamersley / sister of Judge Wm Hamersley / great-aunt of Jane H. Wright"; lower right, in pencil, acession numberNotesSubject Note: Elizabeth James Hamersley was the daughter of William James Hamersley and the sister of Judge William Hamersley. She was born in Hartford about 1830. (Finlay 3/6/2012)Constituent Note: Although the photographer of this particular photograph is unknown, it is a copy of a photograph taken by H. Le Lieure, Rome (2011.63.58). (Finlay 3/6/2012)
On View
Not on view
Samuel Peck
about 1860
