Gift of Chris H. Bailey, 2010.243.3 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

E. S. Kirtland

Datemid 19th-late 19th century

MediumEngraving; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 3 1/4in. (8.9 x 8.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 3/4 x 5 1/2in. (17.1 x 14cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Chris H. Bailey

DescriptionBust-length portrait of a man with a beard wearing a vest, shirt, necktie, and jacket.

Object number2010.243.3

InscribedOn recto, lower margin, in black ink, "E. S. Kirtland"

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The Kirtland family homestead was located in Westbrook, Connecticut. Edwin L. Kirtland was born in Westbrook about 1833 and died in Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1910. However, there was an Edwin S. Kirtland living in New York State during this period. Further research is needed to determine the identity of the sitter. (Finlay 2/8/2014)

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