Photograph of John Darrow
SubjectPortrait of
John Darrow
American, 1779 - 1878
Datepossibly 1850-1879
MediumPhotography; albumen on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (photo height x width): 8 × 5 7/8in. (20.3 × 14.9cm)
Other (overall height x width): 10 × 8in. (25.4 × 20.3cm)
Other (overall height x width): 10 × 8in. (25.4 × 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers
DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of John Darrow (1781-1878). Portrait of him in old age. He has white hair and sideburns. He is wearing a button vest and jacket and holding a cane in his right hand. Portrait is in an oval shape.
Object number2015.62.20
MarkingsRecto, typed in gold ink: "MORGAN & KENYON, Photographers, 55 State St. New London, Ct."InscribedVerso, handwritten in pencil: "Grandfather John Darrow/ Father of Hannah Darrow Jerome,/ Mother of Julia Jerome Starr"NotesJohn Darrow (1781-1878) was the husband of Hannah (Chappell) Darrow, of Montville. One of their children was Hannah Darrow Jerome (1810-1895), wife of George Drisdell Jerome (1816-1893).Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
John Darrow
Hannah Chappell Darrow
Harriet Newell Darrow
Hannah Darrow Jerome
Hannah Darrow Jerome
Jane Darrow Keeney
Jane Darrow Keeney
Hannah Darrow Jerome
