Gift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers, 2015.62.58 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Mrs. Julia Starr

SubjectPortrait of Julia Wightman Starr American, 1846 - 1944

PhotographerPhotographed by F. H. Simpson American, active 1863 - 1874

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 1/4 × 2 3/8in. (10.8 × 6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers

DescriptionCarte de visite of Julia Wightman (Jerome) Starr (1846-1944). She is wearing a dress with a large hoop skirt. She is standing next to a chair with her right hand resting on the chair.

Object number2015.62.58

MarkingsRecto, typed in black ink: "F. H. SIMPSON,/ 46 Bank Street,/ New London"InscribedVerso, handwritten in pencil: "Mrs. Julia Starr/ wife of David/ Starr/ Nellie Starr's/ mother"

Verso, handwritten in pencil: "This silk dress/ was worn to/ her brother Henry/ Jerome's wedding"NotesJulia Wightman Jerome (1846-1944) is the daughter of George Drisdale Jerome (1816-1893) and Hannah Darrow (1810-1895). She married David Allen Starr (1842-1890) in 1867. David and Julia had two children: Ada Newell Starr (1876-1979) and Nellie Jerome Starr (1887-1972).

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