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Image Not Available for Possibly Mary Constance and Jane Allen with unknown man
Possibly Mary Constance and Jane Allen with unknown man
Image Not Available for Possibly Mary Constance and Jane Allen with unknown man

Possibly Mary Constance and Jane Allen with unknown man

Date1860-1870
MediumPhotography; tintype on lacquered iron plate
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 3/16 x 3 3/16in. (10.6 x 8.1cm)
Plate (height x width): 4 3/16 x 3 3/16in. (10.6 x 8.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionPortrait of two women sitting down looking away from the camera wearing long sleeved dresses, and shawls. Between them, a young man is seated looking at the camera wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and necktie.
Object number2011.63.102
InscribedOn paper, taped to verso of tintype, in black ink, "probably-children/of John Allen / Jane Janette or Mrs. Knower / John jr . Mrs. Morgan"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The women in the photograph are probably the daughters of John Allen. The man is unidentified, but could be Mr. Knower, Mary Constance's husband. (Ruocco, 04/6/12)
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    Not on view