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Elizabeth Hamersley and her Cousin
Dateabout 1845
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silver-coated copper plate with hand coloring under glass with brass mat in paper-covered wooden case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 11/16 x 2 1/4in. (6.8 x 5.7cm)
Plate (height x width): 3 1/4 x 2 11/16in. (8.3 x 6.8cm)
Other (height x width): 3 11/16 x 3 3/16 x 1/4in. (9.4 x 8.1 x 0.6cm)
Plate (height x width): 3 1/4 x 2 11/16in. (8.3 x 6.8cm)
Other (height x width): 3 11/16 x 3 3/16 x 1/4in. (9.4 x 8.1 x 0.6cm)
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of two young women wearing similarly dresses, and necklaces. At least one of the two women is wearing net gloves
The mat is rectangular with rounded corners; the case has a rectangular double rule surrounding a blank panel.
The mat is rectangular with rounded corners; the case has a rectangular double rule surrounding a blank panel.
Object number2011.63.80
InscribedOn lower edge, in red paint, accession 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. The identity of the other woman is not known. (Ruocco 03/10/12)On View
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