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Museum purchase, 1981.136.32, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Manzella, Alexander, and Nanette Carrington, Norwich
Museum purchase, 1981.136.32, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Manzella, Alexander, and Nanette Carrington, Norwich

Dateprobably 1897
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 15/16in. (14 x 10cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionStudio portrait of an African American woman and her son and daughter. The mother wears a dress with full sleeves, a locket on a chain, and a broach pinned to her collar. The boy wears a double-breasted jacket and knickers. The girl wears a short dress with a plaid inset panel, stockings, and high button shoes.
Object number1981.136.32
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