William Hamersley in an Army Uniform
PhotographerPhotographed by
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Date1918
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 x 2 1/8in. (7.6 x 5.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 x 2 5/8in. (8.6 x 6.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 x 2 5/8in. (8.6 x 6.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionA young man wearing an army uniform, including a broad-brimmed hat and boots, is standing in a street or driveway. Trees, part of a frame house, and part of an automobile are visible in the background.
Object number2011.63.158
MarkingsOn verso, upper right, stamped in green ink, "G 9"InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: William J. "Bill" Hamersley was born in 1887 and died of influenza in 1918 at Camp Devens in Ayers, Massachusettes. He was an alumnus of Trinity College and Harvard Law school. He was married to Emily Brace Collins for two years before he died and the couple had one child, Jane Hamersley Wright. (Ruocco, 03/24/12)Date Note: Probably taken shortly before his death since he died at Camp Ayers of influenza. (Ruocco, 03/24/12)
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