African American woman in a paisley shawl, Willimantic
PhotographerPhotographed by
Earl G. Ranney
American, born 1850
Dateabout 1875
MediumPhotography; tintype on lacquered iron plate
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 2 3/8in. (10 x 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionStudio portrait of a woman who appears to be African American. She wears a hat, a fur piece around her neck, a shawl with a paisley pattern, and earrings in her pierced ears.
Object number1981.136.67
NotesSubject Note: Part of a group of Carrington family photographs. Probably a friend or relative of the Carrington family of Norwich.On View
Not on view
