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Gift of Katie Sellek, 2016.97.11, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Etta M. Scovill
Gift of Katie Sellek, 2016.97.11, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Etta M. Scovill

PhotographerPhotographed by Cowell's American, 1869 - 1877
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 2 1/2 × 4 3/16in. (6.4 × 10.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Katie Sellek
DescriptionCarte de visite, bust-length portrait of Etta M. Scovill by Cowell’s of New Haven. Scovill is wearing a lace dress with a large bow at the neckline, and her hair is worn in a braided chignon on the crown of her head.
Object number2016.97.11
InscribedHandwritten in black ink on back: "Etta M. Scovill/ (Uncle Cooke's/ adopted daughter)"

Printed in brown on back: "Cowell's,/ 303 Chapel Street,/ New Haven,/ Conn/ Additional copies of this picture/ can be had at any time."
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