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Lydia Brown Wells
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Lydia Brown Wells

SubjectPortrait of Lydia Brown Wells
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silver-coated copper plate under glass with gilt mat in metal frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 7/8 × 3 3/8in. (9.8 × 8.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III
DescriptionFramed daguerreotype of Lydia Brown Wells, mother of Mary (Maria) Wells Pendleton. The metal frame is embossed with a flower design.
Object number2016.100.116
InscribedVerso, handwritten in pencil: "Lydia"

Verso, handwritten in blue ink on white label: "Lydia (Brown) Welles/ (Mrs. Oliver)"
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