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Museum purchase, 1981.136.11, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
African American child in a highchair, Norwich
Museum purchase, 1981.136.11, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

African American child in a highchair, Norwich

Date1880-1900
MediumPhotography; tintype on lacquered iron plate
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 5/16 x 2 3/4in. (11 x 7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionSmall child, blurred from movement, seated in a highchair with a footrest. The child appears to be African American and wears a white dress and high button shoes.
Object number1981.136.11
NotesSubject Note: Part of a group of Carrington family photographs. Probably a friend or relative of the Carrington family of Norwich. Part of image has flaked off.
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