Gift of the estate of Gail Ripley, 1994.148.33 © 2001The Connecticut Historical Society.

Maude G. Ellis and her bridal attendants, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Richard S. DeLamater American, 1833 - 1915

PhotographerPhotographed by DeLamater & Son American

Date1896

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 5 1/2in. (20 x 14cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

DescriptionStudio portrait of three women and two young girls. The women wear long white gloves and dresses with balloon sleeves. The girls have bows in their hair. Two women hold bouquets of flowers. Roses are in a vase on table at the left.A fur rug is on the floor and a painted backdrop is in the background.

Object number1994.148.33

InscribedOn verso: "Mary Ellis / Wedding / 1896" "Standing / Florence Sturtevant / Mabel Pomeroy (Moser) / Maude Ellis / Marjorie Howe - lower picture / Girl seated above Marjorie is unid."NotesSubject Note: Mary D. (Maude) Ellis married Charles Ripley in 1896.

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