Child of John Allen
PhotographerPhotographed by
Samuel Root
American, 1820 - 1889
Dateafter 1851
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silver-coated copper plate under glass with gilt mat in paper-covered wooden case with embossed red velvet pad
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 5/16 x 2 7/16in. (8.4 x 6.2cm)
Plate (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 3/16in. (10.5 x 8.1cm)
Other (height x width): 4 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 1/2in. (11.9 x 9.4 x 1.3cm)
Plate (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 3/16in. (10.5 x 8.1cm)
Other (height x width): 4 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 1/2in. (11.9 x 9.4 x 1.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionPortrait of a young girl seated on a carved wooden chair wearing a jacket over a plaid dress. A hat trimmed with artificial flowers is beside her.
The mat is rectangular with rounded corners and a floral border.
The red velvet pad has a flower in the center and a border of leaves and vines.
The case has flowers in the center and a border of leaves and strapwork.
The mat is rectangular with rounded corners and a floral border.
The red velvet pad has a flower in the center and a border of leaves and vines.
The case has flowers in the center and a border of leaves and strapwork.
Object number2011.63.94
MarkingsPaper taped to the top half of the case, "John Allen's/children"InscribedOn lower edge of case, in red paint, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The child in the phograph is probably one of John Allen's two daughters, Mary Constance Allen and Jane Allen. (Finlay 3/22/2012)On View
Not on view
Object/Object