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Museum purchase, 1981.136.8, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
African American woman with a book, Norwich
Museum purchase, 1981.136.8, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

African American woman with a book, Norwich

Date1870-1890
MediumPhotography; tintype on lacquered iron plate
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 2 3/8in. (9 x 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionStudio portrait of an unidentified woman who appears to be African American. She wears a striped blouse and holds a book. Her left arm is on an armrest with a fringe. A painted backdrop is in the background.
Object number1981.136.8
NotesSubject Note: Part of a group of Carrington family photographs. Probably a friend or relative of the Carrington family of Norwich.
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