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Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2439, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Bessie Chapin
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2439, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Bessie Chapin

Date1866
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 15/16 × 2 1/2in. (10 × 6.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Dorry H. Swope
DescriptionCarte-de-visite black and white bust-length portrait photograph of Bessie [Elizabeth] Chapin in 1866 at age 18 by T. Dwight Jr. of Beloit, Wisconsin. Chapin wears a patterned dress with a light collar, and her hair is worn in a snood.
Object number2018.53.2439
InscribedPrinted on reverse: "T. DWIGHT JR, / Union Gallery / Beloit WIS"

Handwritten in pencil on reverse: "Bessie Chapin / Nov. 28th 1866- / Farmington - / Birthday Nov. 27th / 1866- / 18 yrs."
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