Dr. William Sheldon Clark Perkins
SubjectPortrait of
William Sheldon Clark Perkins
American, 1837 - 1915
PhotographerPhotographed by
Morgan & Bolles
American, active 1863
PhotographerPhotographed by
F. P. Kenyon & Son
American, founded 1882
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 × 2 3/8in. (10.2 × 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers
DescriptionCarte de visite of Dr. William Sheldon Clark Perkins (1837-1915). He is sitting in a chair with his right arm resting on a table. Both 2015.62.50a-b are identical photographs.
Object number2015.62.50a-b
Markings2015.62.50a-bVerso, typed in black ink: "MORGAN & BOLLES/ No. 3 Bank and 55 State Streets,/ New London, Conn./ F. P. KENYON,/ at No. 55 State St."Inscribed2015.62.50a
Verso, handwritten in black ink: "Dr. Wm. S. C. Perkins/ Husband of/ Amelia J. Jerome"NotesWilliam Sheldon Clark Perkins, M.D. (1837-1915) is the son of Austin Freeman Perkins, M.D. (1803-1875) and Mary Moore Way (1806-1852). He married Amelia Jane Jerome (1841-1929) in 1861. They had two children: Florence A. Perkins (1862-1956) and Charles H. Perkins, M.D. (1864-1936).
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William Sheldon Clark Perkins
Amelia Jane Jerome Perkins
Amelia Jane Jerome Perkins
Idelle Perkins
Amelia Jane Jerome Perkins
