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Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.160  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William Hamersley in front of a large frame house
Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.160 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

William Hamersley in front of a large frame house

Datebefore 1918
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 x 2 3/8in. (10.2 x 6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 2 9/16in. (10.5 x 6.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionA young man wearing eyeglasses is standing on a grassy lawn with his left hand in his pants pocket. A two large frame house with vines growing on the wall is in the background.
Object number2011.63.160
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)



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