Jonathan Flynt Morris and his family, 80 Farmington Avenue, Hartford
Datebefore 1899
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 7/16in. (19 x 24cm)
Credit LineGift of Mary Phelps Morris
DescriptionTwo men, three women, a girl and two small boys seated outside around a small table. One man is elderly, has a beard and mustache and a cane and appears to be reading a newspaper. A throw pillow is beneath his chair. The younger man wears a suit, vest and bow tie. The elderly woman has eyeglasses around her neck and holds a magazine. The two younger women are sewing or doing needlework. The two small children sit on an oriental rug. Both wear knickers. One boy wears a sailor suit and holds a kitten. A framed portrait photograph is on the table. A rocking chair is at the left. A hammock is at the right. Vines, including ivy and grapevines, grow on the wall and porch of a brick house in the background.
Object number1985.134.96
InscribedOn recto, iInscribed beneath photograph: "Mr. J.F. Morris - Miss Anna Hills - Alfred Morris Perry - Charles Mills - Mrs. Alfred Parry - Mrs. Mills. / At 80 Farmington Ave. - Photo: Mr. Alfred Perry." On verso: "Jonathan Flynt Morris / and family." "L-R (seated) Jonathan Flynt Morris; Miss Anna Hills; Alfred Morris Perry / and Charles Mills (children); Mrs. Alfred Perry; Mrs. [Alice] Mills / standing. Margaret Mills (child); Dr. Mills]."NotesDate Note: Jonathan Flynt Morris died in 1899.
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