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Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.102  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Possibly Mary Constance and Jane Allen with unknown man
Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.102 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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)
On View
Not on view
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