Janet Hamersley
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; platinum print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 13/16 x 3 7/8in. (14.8 x 9.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 4 15/16in. (17.8 x 12.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 4 15/16in. (17.8 x 12.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionA young woman wearing a long sleeved dress and a broad brimmed hat decorated with artificial flowers is seated in a wooden chair, holding a striped umbrella or parasol.
Object number2011.63.65
InscribedOn verso, upper center, in pencil, "Janet de Peyster Hamersley / Jane's aunt"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Janet Hamersely was the daughter of Judge William Hamersley and his wife Jane Allen Hamersley. She was born in October 1883. Although the subject of this photograph is identified as Janet DePeyster Hamersley, it has not been possible to positively establish that Janet DePeyster Hamersely was the daughter of Judge William Hamersley and his wife. (Ruocco 3/10/12)On View
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