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Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.67  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mrs. William Hamersley with Two Women
Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.67 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mrs. William Hamersley with Two Women

Dateabout 1885
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 7/8 x 4 11/16in. (9.8 x 11.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/8 x 4 11/16in. (9.8 x 11.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 9/16 x 5 9/16in. (11.6 x 14.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionThree woman stand in front of what appears to be a gazebo or garden structure. A path leads between what appear to be grass plots outlined with low hedges and trees in the background.
Object number2011.63.67
InscribedOn recto, lower right, in black ink and pencil, "Mrs. Wm Hamersley Mrs. Hawes/(sisters)

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
NotesSubject Note: "Mrs. Hamersley" is probably Jane Allen Hamersley, who married William Hamersley of Hartord in 1882. The couple had two children: a daughter, Janet; and a son William James Hamersley. (Ruocco, 13/10/12)
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