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Gould Family and Friends

PhotographerPhotographed by George L. Partridge American, active 1862 - 1869

PhotographerPhotographed by Barton Sprague American

PhotographerPhotographed by Whitney & Beckwith American, 1865 - 1871

PhotographerPhotographed by Lucius Thompson American

PhotographerPhotographed by William Hunt American, active 1860 - 1868

PhotographerPhotographed by William H. Jennings American

PhotographerPhotographed by Fitch W. Burwell American

Date1862-1881

MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 3/4 x 2 1/16in. (9.5 x 5.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 15/16 x 2 3/8in. (10 x 6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

DescriptionStudio portraits of various men, women, or children. They are related to or are friends of the Gould family. There are various poses, full length standing, seated in a chair, and bust length. Some photographer's props are used and visible, including chairs and tables. Some of the people are identified, including: James H. Rowland; William Gould; Captain John G. Gould of Fairfield, CT; Mrs. John G. Gould, also of Fairfield; Julia Gould. Other portraits not identified are taken by Connecticut photographers.

Object number2001.107.1-.16

InscribedSome of the cartes-de-visite are inscribed in ink or pencil with the sitter's name.

On verso:
2001.107.6 is inscribed in ink, "Compliments of / Jas. H. Rowland / Sept 3 '62". The accession number is inscribed at bottom in pencil.

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